Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's Favorite Quotes (Mitford Years) [Paperback]

Jan Karon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mitford Years | Publication Date: September 24, 2002

Written in Father Tim Kavanagh's own hand, this wonderful collection of quotes brings to life the personal reflections of Mitford's beloved Episcopal priest. Here Father Tim has carefully recorded his favorite quotes from a variety of thinkers, philosophers, and poets whom he has admired over the years. Next to the quotes are Father Tim's personal comments, scribblings, and doodlings. From C. S. Lewis and Mark Twain to Aristophanes and St. Paul, these heartwarming words on love, life, and faith are a perfect addition to the Mitford series-and a must-have for Jan Karon's millions of readers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (September 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014200197X
• ISBN-13: 978-0142001974
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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119 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jan Karon is a blessing ..., November 28, 2001

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This review is from: Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's Favorite Quotes (The Mitford Years) (Hardcover)

I stumbled on the Mitford series a few years ago and have since recommended, loaned and purchased these books for many family members, friends and friends of friends. What an oasis of serenity, wisdom and spirituality Ms. Karon's books offer in an ocean of uncertainty. She doesn't avoid life's challenges (friendship, love, death, illness, alcoholism, homelessness, for example), but addresses them in a way that gives readers hope for their own lives. "Patches of Godlight" is a book that you can pick up again and again, open to any page, and come away filled with hope and optimism. This is a perfect addendum to "The Mitford Series" and a perfect Christmas gift (along with "The Mitford Snowmen") for "Jan's fans."

87 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must have!, September 13, 2001

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Nancy R. Hickman "TheCookieLady" (Fernandina Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's Favorite Quotes (The Mitford Years) (Hardcover)

My copy arrived on September 12 - the day after the "Attack on America." What a blessing. For those of you who have read all of Jan Karon's Mitford series and admired her work, owning this book is a must! Throughout the series, Father Timothy Kavanagh has shared his wisdom and his heart through quotes for the famous and not-so-famous. This book is a collection of thoughts forloving and living. Thank you, Father Tim.

To those of you who haven't discovered the Mitford series, get going! At this time of national tragedy, the folks in Mitford will restore your faith in humankind.

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad she wrote this!, September 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's Favorite Quotes (The Mitford Years) (Hardcover)

I'm a huge Jan Karon fan. This is going to be a great book to give as a Christmas gift to family and friends, sort of a condensing of a lot of the wisdom I've read in all her books. I'm also a prodigious fan of Homer Hickam, perfect for Jan fans who hunger for stories of small towns, great characters, and chuckles and tears. Just finished Homer's Sky of Stone. Wow, is all I can say. Two great series - Mitford and Coalwood forever!