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~ (Author) "My sister's car disappeared over the top of the hill, her faint "toot" of farewell telling me she had turned onto the main road..." (more)
Key Phrases: Cousin Becca, Miss Rose, Uncle Arthur (more...)
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Faith Andrews Bedford, a favorite with Country Living's readers, captures the magic of summer, childhood, and home in a moving collection of essays.

For years, the readers of Country Living have adored Faith Andrews Bedford's evocative stories, featured in her beloved bi-monthly column, "Kids in the Country." This enchanting collection invites everyone to join Bedford as she movingly recaptures the modest triumphs of children, the importance of family traditions, and the simple pleasures of country life. In "Sister Dresses," Faith's mother finds three special Easter outfits "all exactly the same," delighting her daughters. "Time & a Bottle" tells of Faith's girlhood walks along the beach, where she hoped that the sea glass she collected "had come from a perfume bottle thrown into the water a century ago by an elegant lady in France." Every one of these essays explores the beauty in the ordinary and the meaning in the everyday.


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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Hearst (June 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1588164519
  • ISBN-13: 978-1588164513
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,246,045 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Country Living Barefoot Summers, June 24, 2005
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A wonderful, warm book! It shows that life can be good and pleasures found all around us for free.
I was born and raised in Switzerland; nevertheless, my childhood was not dissimilar to Faith's growing up in the United States. No matter what the continent, children remain children and life's delights are equal all over. One just has to open his/her eyes and hearts and savor what is given to us.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Evocative essays bring back warm memories, June 13, 2005
Each of these essays was like a little gift. Every single one called back wonderful memories and treasured moments in time. I sometimes wondered if Ms. Andrews Bedford was looking over my shoulder as I read to my children or peered over the garden fence as my sisters and I played dress up in our yard. How does she do it? How does she tap into the vein of caring that runs through all families that honor and value each member and make it unique to her own experience yet so very similar to that of her readers. I look forward to a second volume and will use this wonderful book as presents for my children to give to their teachers at the end of school.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summer Reading - or for any other season, June 21, 2005
I picked this book because I loved the title(I hate shoes and adore summer) and enjoy Country Living. I didn't even notice that the writer is my favorite columnist from that magazine. I have long loved Faith's work and always turned to her column first. She seems to be able to put her finger on the pulse of what makes a family whole and lovely. All of her essays have the ability to conjure up wonderful memories and have a gentle message. I've started up several traditions with my children because of her Kids in the Country column and the wonderful way she has of expressing the joy of childhood,the satisfaction of motherhood and the wonder of being a grandparent - although I'm not there yet, her stories make me eager to become one. I cannot recommend this slim volume highly enough and at this price I shall us it for gifts often.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Super summer read - memories
This is a very good and easy summer read. Each story brings back memories. Recommend it every summer or when you feel down and need a pick me up.
Published 18 months ago by Deborah K. Blackstone

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mother's Day Gift
Ms. Bedford is one of those women who make life a joy for all those who come into contact with her or her writing. Read more
Published on March 14, 2006 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars So warm!
Takes me back to my own childhood, reminded me of things I had not thought of in far too long. Wonderful!
Published on September 11, 2005 by Natalie

5.0 out of 5 stars Bedtime Reading
A friend gave me this wonderful book and, now that I have read it, I have bought it for my two daughters, my mom and my aunt. Read more
Published on July 3, 2005 by Rachel Worsley

5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher finds wonderful ideas in this book
As a long time reader of Country Living I have enjoyed Faith Andrews Bedford's stories very much. But not until I bought this book did I realize how many wonderful ideas for... Read more
Published on June 27, 2005 by Eugenia Snyder

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect summer read
I had long loved Faith Andrews Bedford's writing, found her in Victoria and Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion and best of all in Country Living. Read more
Published on June 23, 2005 by Priscilla Angelo

5.0 out of 5 stars A Father's Day gift that brought tears to my eyes
My wife gave me this wondreful book for Father's Day. Why, you might ask would a guy want to read a book by a woman who writes the "Kids in the Country" column for what is,... Read more
Published on June 21, 2005 by Thomas Nelson

5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous collection of stories
I've been a fan of Faith Andrews Bedford ever since I read one of her "Kids in the Country" columns in Country Living magazine about ten years ago. Read more
Published on May 18, 2005 by elizabeth goodwin

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