Circle of Kindness: An Irish Journey of the Heart

by Jana Fayne Kolpen, Mary Tiegreen

The team that made international best-sellers of The Secrets of Pistoulet and Dancing with the Moon returns with a powerful new tale of transformation and the healing power of love, this one set in Ireland, that most magical and warm-hearted of countries.

In the enchanted Irish countryside of ancient forests, singing bridges, and babbling brooks stands a thatch-roofed pink cottage overlooking the sea. In all of Ireland there’s no place finer to have a cup of tea. On the door of that cottage is a timeless symbol that recalls travelers home no matter how far they’ve roamed. And in the heart of that cottage is a compassion and generosity whose warmth and wonder turn the world .

Thus begins Circle of Kindness , a finely wrought fable about Mademoiselle J. and an act of kindness that touches the lives of several people, finding expression in a gift of nurturing and food. Like its predecessors, this book is beautifully written and exquisitely illustrated and features booklet inserts, pocket cards, and envelopes with uplifting sentiments. The book’s beautiful Irish message has already inspired a matching line of china from Pfaltzgraff, which will be available this fall.

Genres: Fiction, Inspirational

90 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely book, filled with watercolor illustrations, little pull-out details, and charming pasted on envelopes with tucked in recipes. I received it as a gift, and it's perfect for that purpose. The story is sweet and just right as a mood lifter.

[Jodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute, sweet gift book. I really enjoyed the yummy recipes that are placed throughout this book. I also loved the illustrations and photos included. It was a fun design with the little pockets and pullouts. I liked it a lot.

[Rsmith1960 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated interactive book. Filled with fold-outs, removable letters and recipe cards.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an unexpected delight! I have had a lovely pink cottage shaped teapot for years that was made to go with this story (as well as a beautiful porcelain cow cream jug), but I had never read the book. I couldn't find it at the library, and had to settle for a used copy from the internet but it turned out to be in wonderful condition! Not only that, but the book has lovely little envelopes with notes that actually come out to be read inside, it has little flaps to open to read positive says, and small "books" of what look to be actual recipes from the book. This book is so charming, I am happy I decided to buy it on a St. Patrick's Day present for myself whim! Truly delightful.

[Anita Manley]

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[Katie Lynn · Rating 1 out of 5]

A little too precious for me.

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book about friendship and kindness