Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon (2003, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100670031208
ISBN-139780670031207
eBay Product ID (ePID)2347844

Product Key Features

Book TitleShepherds Abiding
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
TopicReligious, General
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorJan Karon
Book SeriesA Mitford Novel Ser.
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-060096
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Series Volume Number8
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal813.54
SynopsisSince he was a boy growing up in Missisippi, 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 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.The eighth novel in the bestselling Mitford Years series is a meditation on the best of all presents the gift of one s heart. Lovingly written and beautifully illustrated, it seeks to restore the true Christmas spirit and give everyone a seat at Mitford s holiday table.", Since he was a boy growing up in Missisippi, 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 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.The eighth novel in the bestselling Mitford Years series is a meditation on the best of all presents--the gift of one's heart.  Lovingly written and beautifully illustrated, it seeks to restore the true Christmas spirit and give everyone a seat at Mitford's holiday table.
LC Classification NumberPS3561.A678S47 2003a

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  • Another great Mitford book

    Love all the Mitford Books

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    Excellent read by Jan Karon. Excellent value.

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    Excellent book

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  • Good read for a gentle smile.

    Sweet story in a sweet setting - perfect for the holiday!

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  • Another Jan Karon's book

    Beautifully written.

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  • Great Karon as usual!!

    It is a very nice Jan Caron Christmas story!

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  • You’ll like it.

    Great Christmas story but I re-read it in August to feel chilly in our 90 degree weather!

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  • Love this series. Very Uplifting.

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