Shepherds Abiding (The Mitford Years, Book 8)
by Jan Karon
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Author: Jan KaronEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-28
ISBN: 0142004855
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Penguin
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- ISBN13: 9780142004852
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Shepherds Abiding (The Mitford Years, Book 8)
Book Review: Shorter than others, but lots of substance
Summary: 5 Stars
I realize this book is shorter than the other Mitford books. I think it falls in the "Christmas Mitford books" class, which are shorter than the others in the Mitford series. This one, however, continues to develop the plot line of the Mitford saga.
There is a lot of substance in this albeit shorter book.
There is joy and grief (although small griefs) about small town life and small town people during the holiday and Christmas season.
There is tension over Hope and her suddenly uncertain future.
There is pain as we watch Dooley struggle with some hard things.
There is finality as Percy and Velma head into their final days running the Main Street Grill, and sorrow as J.C. Hogan throws a monkey wrench into the works.
There is joy and angst as Father Tim attempts an artistic endeavor for a Christmas present for his artistic wife, Cynthia.
There is reflection on the Christmas season as a wondrous and holy season.
There are gentle reminders of faith in daily life.
I found the book very satisfying, both in continuing the Mitford saga, and as a pleasant Christmas (as well as any time of the year) read.
Summary of Shepherds Abiding (The Mitford Years, Book 8)
Millions of Americans have found Mitford to be a favorite home-away-from-home, and countless readers have long wondered what Christmas in Mitford would be like. The eighth Mitford novel provides a glimpse, offering a meditation on the best of all presents: the gift of one?s heart.
Since he was a boy, Father Tim has lived what he calls ?the life of the mind? and has never really learned to savor the work of his hands. When he finds a derelict nativity scene that has suffered the indignities of time and neglect, he imagines the excitement in the eyes of his wife, Cynthia, and decides to undertake the daunting task of restoring it. As Father Tim begins his journey, readers are given a seat at Mitford?s holiday table and treated to a magical tale about the true Christmas spirit.
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