A COMMON LIFE The Wedding Story

Frequent visitors to Mitford will not want to miss Father Tim's proposal to his Cynthia or the opportunity to join the flock as witness to their wedding. There are mishaps on The Big Day, but they are so warmly recounted that each bit of lost luggage or other mysterious delay adds something unique to the event. John McDonough's thoughtful narration is moving, especially as the residents of Mitford think back on their own loves and losses. The heart of McDonough's skill is the level of genuine feeling he expresses in relating Father Tim's inner thoughts. McDonough's kindly voice is perfectly suited to this aural mediation on marriage and community. The last cassette is a fabulous bonus--a lengthy interview with Jan Karon herself. R.F. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 02]