Shepherds Abiding, including Esther's Gift and the Mitford Snowmen
A Mitford Novel: Book #8
- By: Jan Karon
- Narrated by: John McDonnaugh
- Length: 6 hours 13 minutes
Description
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.
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A Mitford Novel Series
At Home in Mitford
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Jan Karon
Length: 3 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: No
The first novel in Jan Karon’s bestselling and beloved Mitford series--now available in a new 20th Anniversary Edition, including an introductory letter by the author
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At Home in Mitford - Abridged
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Jan Karon
Length: 3 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: Yes
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By: Jan Karon
Length: 16 hours 45 minutes
Abridged: No
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A Light in the Window - Abridged
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Jan Karon
Length:
Abridged: Yes
The second book in Jan Karon’s bestselling Mitford series confirms that a trip to Mitford is good for the soul.
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By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Jan Karon
Length: 13 hours 48 minutes
Abridged: No
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By: Jan Karon
Length:
Abridged: Yes
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By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Jan Karon
Length:
Abridged: Yes
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By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 17 hours 24 minutes
Abridged: No
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A Common Life
By: Jan Karon
Length:
Abridged: No
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In This Mountain - Abridged
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 6 hours 37 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Moving. Soul searching. Timely.
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In This Mountain
By: Jan Karon
Length: 15 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
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In the little town that's home-away-from-home to millions of readers, life hums along as usual. Dooley looks toward his career as a vet; Joe Ivey and Fancy Skinner fight a haircut price war that takes no prisoners; and Percy steps out on a... Read more »
Shepherds Abiding, including Esther's Gift and the Mitford Snowmen
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonnaugh
Length: 6 hours 13 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read more »
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Light from Heaven
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 15 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
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Home to Holly Springs
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Scott Sowers
Length: 11 hours 44 minutes
Abridged: No
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In the Company of Others
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Erik Singer
Length: 13 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
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By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 17 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: No
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Come Rain or Come Shine
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes
Abridged: No
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To Be Where You Are
By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 17 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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