Helpful Score: 3
This is a very family-friendly book that I enjoyed reading. It is not a mystery but rather a story of a small town and the folks who live there. Charming.
Helpful Score: 3
This is the 8th novel in the best-selling Mitford Years series. I loved every one of these books, but this is special because it is a Christmas story. When I finished the series I was sad to leave these friends behind. Write more, Jan Karon!!!
Helpful Score: 2
The story of Christmas, and Father Tim's careful restoration of a nativity set for his wife.
Helpful Score: 2
The eighth novel in the Mitford Year's series about a retired Episcopal priest, his friends and family.
Helpful Score: 2
Cute little story in the Mitford Series. All wonderful reads.
Helpful Score: 1
This was a cute Christmas story. You do need to read the other books in this series to understand the characters to their fullest.
Helpful Score: 1
A welcome home to Mitford fans to Karon's gift
for illuminating the struggles that creep into eeryday lives--along with a vividly imagined and wonderful world.
for illuminating the struggles that creep into eeryday lives--along with a vividly imagined and wonderful world.
Helpful Score: 1
More uplifting offerings from the town of Mitford.
Helpful Score: 1
very interesting christmas surprise
Helpful Score: 1
This book was a warm, heartfelt book. It was a little slow at first, but it picked up more into the story.
Helpful Score: 1
Great book...
Helpful Score: 1
Jan Karon's Mitford Series are comfort books. They invite you in and make you feel welcome, right at home. Sheperds Abiding is the perfect Christmas story.
Helpful Score: 1
Perfect little Mitford Christmas story. A quick read, has all your Mitford favorites touched with the magic of Christmas.
Helpful Score: 1
The eighth book in the Mitford Series. This is another one of Jan Karon's excellent books. When I read these books, I want to live in Mitford. In this book Father Tim is trying to repair an old nativity scene for his wife, Cynthia, for Christmas.
Helpful Score: 1
There is no place like Mitford for the holidays.
Another wonderful addition to the Mitford Series.
Lovely book. I want to live in this town and know these people and share my life with them. This was a wonderful, uplifting tale. I loved it, loved it, loved it.
Beautiful gift copy!
Since he was a boy growing up in Mississippi, Father Tim has lived what he calls "the life of the mind." Except for cooking and gardening and washing his dog, he never learned to savor the work of his hands. And then he finds a derelict nativity scene-twenty figures, at Andrews antique shop including a flock of sheep, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Wise men and Shepherds and many others that have suffered the indignities of time and neglect. Could he give the small company new life? Restore the camel's ear, repaint every piece, replace a missing nose on a wise man? "You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" he reminds himself. It's when he imagines the excitement in Cynthia's eyes that he steps up to the plate-and begins a small journey of faith that touches everyone around him.
This is a beautiful Christmas story about the whole town. All your Favorite characters are back Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley, Velma, JC, Uncle Billy, Lew Boyd, Andrew, Mule and Hope.
Since he was a boy growing up in Mississippi, Father Tim has lived what he calls "the life of the mind." Except for cooking and gardening and washing his dog, he never learned to savor the work of his hands. And then he finds a derelict nativity scene-twenty figures, at Andrews antique shop including a flock of sheep, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Wise men and Shepherds and many others that have suffered the indignities of time and neglect. Could he give the small company new life? Restore the camel's ear, repaint every piece, replace a missing nose on a wise man? "You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" he reminds himself. It's when he imagines the excitement in Cynthia's eyes that he steps up to the plate-and begins a small journey of faith that touches everyone around him.
This is a beautiful Christmas story about the whole town. All your Favorite characters are back Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley, Velma, JC, Uncle Billy, Lew Boyd, Andrew, Mule and Hope.
Out of the Mitford Series, this was one of my favorites. A yearly reread at Christmas.
Great book!
First time I visited Mitford, and I'm going BaCk!! I was looking for a good read for the CHistmas Spirit Season. The Title caught my eye and the excerpt about the story of rescuing a creche. Finding that it was the 8th book was hard on my OC which manages my "must read the series from the beginning," but championing that I read it anyway, knowing I wouldn't be able to read the series that quickly. I was pleasantly surprised that the book was able to stand very well on it's own. Also for those of different religions, than the Main Character Father Tim, but are of the same faith in Jesus Christ; This story was WONDERFUL! Don't let religious affiliations stop you from enjoying this wonderful and thoughtful book!! I'm looking forward to going back and enjoying the rest.
I love all The Jan Karon books
Loved all of the Mitford books...this one is a winner as well.
The eighth novel in the Mitford Yeas series. It seeks to restore the true Christmas spirit and give everyone a seat at Mitford's holiday table
I enjoyed the book, but felt it isn't as good as the prior books in the series. Story line a bit weak and too limited in the time period covered - only the Christmas season. But an easy lightweight read, and reader keeps up with those endearing characters!
Classic Karon! Always a winner...!
Very good book about Father Tim and Cynthia discover again what millions of readers know there's no place like Mitford for the holidays.
A very good book in the series.
If you have enjoyed the previous Jan Karon books in this series, I think you will really enjoy this one!
A Christmas read, continuing the Mitford series. Secrets at Christmas lead to a wonderful Christmas for all Mitford residents.
I always love a visit to Mitford
