Alice B. reviewed on 1/23/2013 + 3563 more book reviews

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Since he was a boy growing up in Mississippi, 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, at Andrews antique shop including a flock of sheep, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Wise men and Shepherds and many others 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.

This is a beautiful Christmas story about the whole town. All your Favorite characters are back Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley, Velma, JC, Uncle Billy, Lew Boyd, Andrew, Mule and Hope.

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