{"product_id":"a-common-life-the-wedding-story-paperback","title":"A Common Life: The Wedding Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJan Karon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaughter and wedding bells ring as #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jan Karon takes her millions of fans behind the scenes of the most cherished event in Mitford history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMitford's Lord's Chapel is the home to the most joyful event in years: the wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh and Cynthia Coppersmith. Here at last is \u003ci\u003eA Common Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and the long-awaited answers to these deeply probing questions: Will Father Tim fall apart when he takes his vows? Will Cynthia make it to the church on time? Who will arrange the flowers and bake the wedding cake? And will Uncle Billy's prayers for a great joke be answered in time for the reception? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Dooley Barlowe, to Miss Sadie and Louella, to Emma Newland, the mayor, everybody who's anybody will be there celebrating in the little town with the big heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Common Life\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, and for a bride or groom to give to his or her beloved. In truth, it's perfect for anyone who believes in laughter, relies on hope, and celebrates love.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJan Karon\u003c\/b\u003e, born Janice Meredith Wilson in the foothills of North Carolina, was named after the title of a popular novel, Janice Meredith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan wrote her first novel at the age of ten. \"The manuscript was written on Blue Horse notebook paper, and was, for good reason, kept hidden from my sister. When she found it, she discovered the one curse word I had, with pounding heart, included in someone's speech. For Pete's sake, hadn't Rhett Butler used that very same word and gotten away with it? After my grandmother's exceedingly focused reproof, I've written books without cussin' ever since.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral years ago, Karon left a successful career in advertising to move to the mountain village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and write books. \"I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being an author,\" she says. \"I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnthusiastic booksellers across the country have introduced readers of all ages to Karon's heartwarming books. \u003ci\u003eAt Home in Mitford\u003c\/i\u003e, Karon's first book in the Mitford series, was nominated for an ABBY by the American Booksellers Association in 1996 and again in 1997. Bookstore owner, Shirley Sprinkle, says, \"The Mitford Books have been our all-time fiction bestsellers since we went in business twenty-five years ago. We've sold 10,000 of Jan's books and don't see any end to the Mitford phenomenon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 7.74 x 5.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Life: The Wedding Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458674835634,"sku":"9780142000342","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ed9dbb0c5d752dcf35203ca42a2480c7.webp?v=1778894395","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-common-life-the-wedding-story-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}