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Title	:	Shepherds Abiding (Mitford Years #8)
Author	:	Jan Karon
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 304 pages
Published	:	September 28th 2004 by G.P. Putnam's Sons (first published 2003)
Categories	:	Fiction. Christian Fiction. Holiday. Christmas. Christian

Shepherds Abiding (Mitford Years #8) Paperback | Pages: 304 pages

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The eighth novel in the beloved Mitford series, by the bestselling author of At Home in Mitford and Somebody Safe with Somebody Good 

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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Original Title:	Shepherds Abiding (The Mitford Years #8)
ISBN:	0142004855 (ISBN13: 9780142004852)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Mitford Years #8
Setting:	Mitford, North Carolina(United States)

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This book is wonderful ... of course, I collect nativity sets, so Father Tim refurbishing a nativity is right up my alley. I love these wonderful stories. They are so inspirational, and while they inspire a closer relationship with God, they especially inspire closer relationships with people, love and forgiveness, and acceptance of people who are "different" ... whatever that may mean. Wonderful books, and so very easy to relate to.

304 pages.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, including a flock of sheep, 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

This was the charming Christmas read I was looking for. I had read the first book in this series a while ago, so I was somewhat familiar with the main characters and the town. But I don't think it's necessary -- you could probably enjoy the book on its own. A nice look into the lives and surprises of a handful of people in a small town. And I love the Christian tie-in, especially at this time of year. I listened to the audio book on my walks around the neighborhood, and was close to tears during

I'm so glad I took the time to re-read this. Updated review to come. FIRST READ*happy sigh* This is just such a beautiful book, y'all! Such a sweet, fun, simple Christmas read. Highly recommended!

It just keeps getting better and better.

Beautiful Christmas book, Father Tim is one of the many captivating characters in this series. Other characters beautifully come alive. The book ends on Christmas morning, all the threads are woven together & has a wonderful captivating ending.

this book got me thinking about Christmas and the real meaning.Also the giving of gifts.Handmade or a gift from the heart.I tried to remember my favorite gift(s) and Christmas.Christmas's of Family get-togethers and playing various games w/my cousins.Favorite gift is alittle harder.I remember the Rev War/ Civil War/WW2 battle set my folks got me In 1972.The pen knives that we got and lost w/in 3 days because they would be lost in the Haymow.I cherish all the books that I have been given and