- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (6 Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141005246
- ISBN-13: 978-0141005249
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,146,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Wedding bells ring out as Jan Karon takes her fans back in time to a cherished event in Mitford. The Lord's Chapel is the setting for the wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh and Cynthia Coppersmith. Will Father Tim fall apart when he takes his vows? Will Cynthia make it to the church on time? Who'll arrange the flowers and bake the cake? And will Uncle Billy's prayers for a great joke be answered in time for the reception? All the beloved Mitford characters will be there: Dooley Barlow, Miss Sadie and Louella, Emma Newland, the mayor - in short, everybody who's anybody in the little town with the big heart. The perfect book for anyone who believes in laughter, relies on hope and celebrates love.
About the Author
Jan Karon was an award-winning advertising executive before following her dream of writing books. She is the author of five previous Mitford novels - AT HOME IN MITFORD, A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW, THESE HIGH GREEN HILLS, OUT TO CANAAN and A NEW SONG. She has a huge fan following in the USA. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the USA.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For those who have been following the story of Father Tim through the other books in the series this fills in the gaps and rounds off the plot.
Father Tim is not only a gentle man but a lovable, honest man full of life and the insecurities that go with it. A new side of his character is explored and makes him even more human.
Cynthia also comes out more and her character is explored in new ways. The doubts and insecurities that have for so long plagued Father Tim seem to hit her now.
This is a love story as it should be portrayed. The feelings engendered are enough to open the heart of anyone who takes the time to read and try to understand how pure love can affect the lives of those who experience it.
The other characters are just as real as ever and contribute their own presence to the tale. From the cake to the flowers and the ceremony itself all goes in its own inimitable Mitford way.
Father Tim is not only a gentle man but a lovable, honest man full of life and the insecurities that go with it. A new side of his character is explored and makes him even more human.
Cynthia also comes out more and her character is explored in new ways. The doubts and insecurities that have for so long plagued Father Tim seem to hit her now.
This is a love story as it should be portrayed. The feelings engendered are enough to open the heart of anyone who takes the time to read and try to understand how pure love can affect the lives of those who experience it.
The other characters are just as real as ever and contribute their own presence to the tale. From the cake to the flowers and the ceremony itself all goes in its own inimitable Mitford way.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved all the other Mitford books and was so excited when I saw a new title, that I bought the book instantly. However I was very disappointed, the book focuses exclusively on Father Tim's wedding, which is strange as in the last book he was already married!? The content is light as some of the details have already been revealed in other books. All in all I felt disappointed and a little misled. I had expected it to carry on from the last book - instead it felt like a re-work of existing material rather than adding something to the Mitford stories.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once I discovered Jan Karon's engaging & uplifting Mitford series I immediately devoured all six books in just a short period, relishing the anecdotes of Father Tim Kavanaugh & his faith-filled community.
Here in A Common Life are the long-awaited answers to these deeply probing questions: Will Father Tim fall apart when he takes his vows? Will Cynthia make it to the church on time? Who'll arrange the flowers & bake the wedding cake? And will Uncle Billy's prayers for a great joke be answered in time for the reception?
Reading A Common Life is somewhat akin to enjoying a flashback episode of a favorite television series. While the story is enjoyable, I was left wanting. My only wish is that Jan Karon will continue forward with the Mitford series & the tales of Tim & Cynthia & their extended family.
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The wedding!
A gentle book which charts the journey of Tim and Cynthia's relationship in the later stages, to the wedding itself. Read more
Published 9 months ago by 0191chiron
good service thanks
Good book- good service too- thanks. I love Jan Karon and it is so good to get something off Amazon in such an efficient manner- way to go guys. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Miranda E. Caley
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