Tea With Patsy Clairmont

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Summary: Tender and most charming. A must for REAL women
Review: A wonderful book that makes you realize what is really important in life.

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Summary: A cup of tea that is soothing to the soul
Review: I am a tea enthusiast and collect teapots and experiment with different teas. I was taken back of the frame picture of on the place setting; a picture of women beautifully dressed in what was obviously 1800s attire and the man with her proudly wearing a Confederate uniform. Immediately my hackles went up. As an African American and very much interested in the debate going on about the Confederate flag, I was offended and my first mind was to just toss it in the trash. However, I later picked up the book and thumbed through and was I in for a treat. Ms. Clairmont very tenderly and modestly describes her travels and entertwines how the beverage of tea has played an important part of her life. This is a book filled with ancedotes and goodwill that any tea lover and Christian will love. She describes a goodwill campaign that I am thinking of instituting of which she suggests ladies when visiting someone such as a shut-in, they bring tea bags and teacups and other condiments and have an instant tea party. The idea is to engage that person in soothing conversation while enjoying a cup of hot tea. There are pictures from her album and stories of the interesting people in her life and of the blessings they bring. The recipes are wonderful especially the one for Devonshire cream that goes well with scones. This is a delightful little book and truly follows the rule that you cannot judge a book by it's cover.

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Summary: A cup of tea that is soothing to the soul
Review: I am a tea enthusiast and collect teapots and experiment with different teas. I was taken back of the frame picture of on the place setting; a picture of women beautifully dressed in what was obviously 1800s attire and the man with her proudly wearing a Confederate uniform. Immediately my hackles went up. As an African American and very much interested in the debate going on about the Confederate flag, I was offended and my first mind was to just toss it in the trash. However, I later picked up the book and thumbed through and was I in for a treat. Ms. Clairmont very tenderly and modestly describes her travels and entertwines how the beverage of tea has played an important part of her life. This is a book filled with ancedotes and goodwill that any tea lover and Christian will love. She describes a goodwill campaign that I am thinking of instituting of which she suggests ladies when visiting someone such as a shut-in, they bring tea bags and teacups and other condiments and have an instant tea party. The idea is to engage that person in soothing conversation while enjoying a cup of hot tea. There are pictures from her album and stories of the interesting people in her life and of the blessings they bring. The recipes are wonderful especially the one for Devonshire cream that goes well with scones. This is a delightful little book and truly follows the rule that you cannot judge a book by it's cover.

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Summary: Tender and most charming. A must for REAL women
Review: Since my mother's favorite remedy for anything that ailed you was to relax and have a cup of hot tea, this book gives credence to her belief. Patsy Clairmont shares family moments and uplifting experiences over a cup of tea that will move the reader to laughter one moment and tears the next. The delightful illustrations of lovely china, table settings, and family memorabilia add to the text and to the enjoyment of the reader.

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Summary: A perfect mix of "Tea and Spirituality"
Review: Since my mother's favorite remedy for anything that ailed you was to relax and have a cup of hot tea, this book gives credence to her belief. Patsy Clairmont shares family moments and uplifting experiences over a cup of tea that will move the reader to laughter one moment and tears the next. The delightful illustrations of lovely china, table settings, and family memorabilia add to the text and to the enjoyment of the reader.