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A collection of Father Tim's favorite words of wisdom and spiritual inspiration--from the bestselling author of At Home in Mitford and Somebody Safe with Somebody Good For years, Mitford’s Father Tim Kavanagh has transcribed into his dog-eared journals words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement. Written in his own hand or typed on his idiosyncratic Royal typewriter, A Continual Feast contains the lively ideas, common sense, profound wisdom, and plain good humor he has gleaned from the likes of C. S. Lewis, Emily Dickinson, William Blake, Helen Keller, G. K. Chesterton, and Will Rogers, to name just a few. Together with its successful companion volume, Patches of Godlight, Father Tim’s latest quote journal is sure proof of the truth of an entry from Lord Byron: "A small drop of ink produces that which makes thousands think."
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Penguin (February 28, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0143036564
ISBN-13: 978-0143036562
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.5 x 7.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
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Jan Karon is a wonderful author, having produced over half a dozen books in the Mitford series, the chronicle of life in the mythical town of Mitford, which centres upon the character of Fr. Tim Kavanagh. This book is not part of that series, but rather a companion (and the second volume of the companion, at that). Around the primary series are gift books and addenda that include 'The Mitford Snowmen', the 'Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader', and the first volume of Fr. Tim's quotes collection, 'Patches of Godlight'.This book is done in the style of an actual, handwritten quote diary or journal. The printing is done as if it had been inscribed, sometimes carefully and sometimes hurriedly, with even the odd post-it note (printed on the page, to be sure) that include various things that struck the fancy of Fr. Tim (and, by extension, Jan Karon) during the course of the stories in the Mitford cycle. These include names one would certainly expect of an Episcopal priest - C.S. Lewis, John Donne, George Herbert, Martin Luther, etc. It also includes names one might not expect - Dolly Parton, Victor Borge, Cole Porter and Dinah Shore! There are snippets from the Book of Common Prayer, quotes (sometimes with commentary) from the Bible, and even things seen on a t-shirt.Perhaps my favourite quote inscribed here is from Benjamin Jowett, an Anglican priest and scholar: 'My dear child, you must believe in God in spite of what the clergy tell you.'A fun companion to the Mitford novels.
I've read and enjoyed all of the Mitford novels and also Patches of Godlight, the first book of quotations ostensibly from Father Tim.This book dissapointed me. While it contained some great quotes from varied sources, two sources so overwhelmed the content as to make me feel I had wasted my money. There are so many quotes - often pages at a time - from Oswald Chamber's devotional, that a simple suggestion to buy Chamber's book would have been better. In addition there were a LOT of quotes from scripture. I would guess that if all the scripture quotes and the pages of Chamber's devotionals were removed, the book would only contain about 25 pages.Having said that, those 25 pages that remained were full of great quotations.
I love all of Jan Karon's works, especially those which are part of the Mitford series. If there were such a place, I'd retire to Mitford, North Carolina and join Father Tim's church!Amen
Having read and enjoyed all of the Mitford Books, I ordered this one, together with Patches of Godlight. Imagine my surprise when i discovered that instead of being printed in a readable form, both of these books contain mostly "handwritten" writing. They are printed in a barely legible script longhand, complete with misspellings. This may be a cute and clever way to present what are called Father Tim's favorite quotations, but, for me, they were hard to read and a big disappointment. I wish they had been printed rather than presented in this manner.
I just wished this had included the many nice phrases that Father Tim used throughout the whole set of books. That is the type of memory I am looking for.
I love anything by Jan Karon. The Mitford Series led me to this book. I have read it 3 times and enjoyed it each time. You should also read Patches of Godlight which contains more of Father Tim's favorites.
This is like reading a notebook that Father Tim has that he writes sayings, quotes, verses, and poems. It is written in his "handwriting" and what he would sometimes base his sermons on. It is a wonderful book to add to your collection. It is part of The Mitford series written by Jan Karon.
Chosen from Wish List, receiver very happy with book...collects all Jan Karon.
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