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Abide With Me
Abide With Me | Elizabeth Strout
20 posts | 22 read | 18 to read
Katherine is only five-years-old. Struck dumb with grief at her mother's death, it is down to her father, the heartbroken minister Tyler Caskey, to bring his daughter out of silence she has observed in the wake of the family's tragedy. But Tyler Caskey is barely surviving himself. His cold, church-assigned home is colder still since Lauren's death, and he struggles to find the right words for his sermons; struggles to be a leader to his congregation when he himself is lost. When Katherine's schoolteacher calls to discuss his daughter's anti-social behaviour, it sparks a chain of events that begins to tear down Tyler's defences. The small-town rumour-mill has much to make of Katherine's odd behaviour, and even more to say about Tyler's relationship with his housekeeper, Connie Hatch. And in Tyler's darkest hour, a startling discovery will test his congregation's humanity - and his own will to endure the kinds of trials that sooner or later test us all. From the Orange Prize-shortlisted author of Amy & Isabelle, this is a startlingly beautiful novel about love and abandonment, faith and hypocrisy; and the peril of family secrets
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DHill
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A little audio to get me through working on a Sunday. I‘m having a hard time getting into this one, though. The audio is a little flat for me. The story feels like it‘s just on the edge of something but the audio isn‘t quite getting it there.

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wen4blu
Abide With Me | Elizabeth Strout
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“WHY IS THIS BOOK IN MY SUNBEAM?!?!”

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😹😹😹 2y
Cathythoughts That‘s one wild cat 🐱 2y
SolaRaynor Adorable! 2y
BookBabe 😸 2y
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
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Review: 💗💗💗
I love her writing and the American village/town lifestyle. I fell in love with her when I read 'My Name Is Lucy Barton'. It's such a simple story about a minster 'Tyler' in a small town in New England. It is about his life as a pastor, town people, kids, and widowed life. It is one of those books where you can get lost and time flies by, I did not want the book to end (but it did), and it was a little disappointing...

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MelKelsey
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Mehso-so

Book 79

I listened to Abide with Me about a minister in a small town where rumors go awry. It reminded me somewhat of Garrison Keillor's work (the one I read ;)). Listening detracted from my ability to enjoy Strout's writing and dry humor.

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Jeg
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Finished early this morning as we are arriving in Stockholm, day 14. From the ships library. Have to tell you sailing past lots of islands. Beautiful. The book was a good read. Feelings, relationships, religion, God . Well written and speaks to the heart of what it is to be human. @MrsMalaprop

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rwmg
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I put this down about 1/3 of the way through to read my book club book and feel no great urge to pick it up again

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rwmg
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sophierayton
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This is such a good book! So well written, real characters, real issues. Elizabeth Strout is very impressive. Definitely recommend.

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GinEyre22
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September's reading stats

DGRachel Wow! 5y
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GinEyre22
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October's TBR and Read planner bookshelves

BeansPage I totally had to add more books to mine for this month 😂 5y
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GinEyre22
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September's TBR and Read planner bookshelves

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kathymsw
Abide With Me | Elizabeth Strout
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Just loved it. Just finished it and have no other fancy words. Cried a lot the last few chapters!

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Amiable
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Getting ready to start this one while waiting for the shuttle bus outside work.

Lcsmcat Stacked! 6y
Amiable @Lcsmcat Have you already read it? What did you think of it if you did? 6y
Lcsmcat @Amiable No, but I‘ve read others by her and liked them. 6y
CarolynM I was just looking at this in the bookshop this morning. It looks interesting but I decided against it for now. I look forward to seeing your review. 6y
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Bambolina_81
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Another great book by Strout. I love the quietness of her books and how they centre on a small cast of characters. Her depiction of small town life is by turns touching and frustrating and very real to me.

This book follows a grieving vicar who is trying his best to support a demanding and increasingly hostile flock. He is trying to do right by everyone but at what cost to himself?

erzascarletbookgasm I‘ve been meaning to check out this author. 6y
Bambolina_81 I think Kitteridge is a great place to start 😊 6y
Bambolina_81 @erzascarletbookgasm ⬆️ sorry I forgot to tag you in that comment 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Thanks for the recommendation @Bambolina_81 🙂 6y
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Bambolina_81
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I've decided to go for something a little more 'literary' than my recent reads. I loved Olive Kitteridge but wasn't as partial to Lucy Barton. 6 pages in to this and she's already got my attention 😊 Strout knows how to write such beautiful prose.

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CuriousG
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It wasn't my favourite Elizabeth Strout novel, but the woman writes so beautifully it is still amazing. #allthefeels #TBRbingo

WhatDeeReads Nice progress! 7y
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CuriousG
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Another perfect evening to read by the fire while the dogs enjoy the lake. ❤

Joanne1 So picturesque! 7y
CuriousG It is a gorgeous spot @Joanne1 - I am so grateful to have access to it. 🍃❤🍃 7y
MaleficentBookDragon I want to be there. Now and forever! 7y
CuriousG Agreed @MaleficentBookDragon - I would spend every single day there if I could 7y
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BeckaroniAndCheese
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My reading book this morning. About to add my slurpee and then hit the road. Happy Tuesday!!

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