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Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber

maddiemsullivan's review against another edition

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5.0

A treasured re-read every year! One of my all time favorite books for a myriad of reasons.

ashyyy's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

bretagnereads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

mrssloan's review against another edition

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4.0

I had put off reading this a long time. People kept telling me to read it, but I kept thinking it would be corny or something like some Christian artwork can be. I really liked this though. Only some corny parts in a book that was exciting and lovely and honest. Glad I put down my pride and read it. It was good for me. And it definitely moved me to worship too.

zannareads's review against another edition

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5.0

you may doubt me, but someday I’ll go to Oxford.

kbcozy22's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Wow what a book! Picked this up at a second hand bookstore on a whim and it is now one of my top memoirs ever! Carolyn is a witty, educated woman who is so open about her journey and questions of becoming a Christian. I loved every second of it. Definitely going to try to find her other books as well.

frau_von_trapp's review against another edition

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inspiring medium-paced

5.0

kdmac's review against another edition

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5.0

Beautifully written memoir...it read more like fiction! I look forward to reading more from this author.

This is mostly focused on the author's conversion story as she questions her beliefs attending Oxford.

The audiobook was very enjoyable.

e_peters's review against another edition

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5.0

I was surprised by this book (pun intended)! I thoroughly enjoyed the journey of the author to Oxford (a place I love to read about) and her journey to faith. She let us through the paths of questions, wrestling thoughts, and timely conversations. Lovely and thought provoking read!

pam_kokomo's review against another edition

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This book made me want to read Scripture all night in a cathedral, memorize all the poetry, and eat all the confectionary delights of a proper English tea.