Wonderful time spent with old friends.

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	• The Miracle at Speedy Motors: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series (No. 1 Ladies' ... Alexander Mccall Smith Pantheon, 2008 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 72 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Leaves you with a good feeling

There are times I cannot bring myself to read another crime novel, a must read classic, a tell-all biography, or a self-improvement book. It is at such time I pick up one of Alexander McCall's novels and spend some time with Precious Ramotswe. I am always left with a smile after one of the ladies detective agency stories. What could be better than a cup of tea, comfortable shoes, and a ninety-seven percent cettificate hanging on the wall?

what a lovely book

again, he has written a 'lovely little book'. It is always so refreshing to read Ladies' book because you know that goodness will triumph over adversity. Even in distress, there will be a good moral.

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Less bite but every bit as satisfying

"The Miracle at Speedy Motors" is a softer, gentler Precious Ramotswe story, but has an interesting enough episodic plot. As always with these "No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency" books, the beauty parts are the interactions between the sweet and less sweet characters and the never failing wisdom and humanity provided by the book's heroine, Precious Ramotswe. She is so much the embodiment of logic and kindness that you find yourself repeatedly wondering why can't we all behave more like this?

In "Miracle," Ms. Ramotswe takes on the dilemma of a client who recently been orphaned but who believes that her recently departed mother was not the woman who gave birth to her. The pursuit of the truth in this case and when to tell the truth in two other secondary stories, becomes the essence of the novel. As always, author Alexander Mccall-Smith, raises some basic questions about what is expected of us all as member of society. The answers are always common-sensical and reassuring.

"The Miracle at Speedy Motors"--or any of the books in this series--is a great book to read when you're feeling a little blue, unsure or mentally bruised. Like flannel sheets on a cold night, it will restore your mood and while it provides a warm feeling.

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wonderful series

This is a weaker offering in the series but it's certainly worth reading if just to visit the pleasing view of Botswana and these marvelous characters again.

Wonderful time spent with old friends.

I have listened to every episode of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series and loved each one more than the one before. as soon as hear Lisette Lecat's voice, I start to smile. I am visiting once again with my dear old friends Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, Charlie and the younger apprentice. I love the pace with the constant references to the "tiny white van, 97%, the old Botswana ways. I love the descriptions of Botswana both as a geographic region and as a lovely, gentle, moral culture that is changing, but really not too much. I love the fact that Precious Ramotswe can deal with any problem by applying a generous dose of love and understanding.

This book has a theme of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, even Mma Ramotswe and Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni. Even the tiny white van is having its problems, but, of course, the problems that result, while anxiety producing at first, are smoothed over and lives go on. I can't wait for the next episode to come out. My one worry is that some day Lisette Lecat won't be able to narrate. Her performance really brings the characters and the setting to life. I have taken an unexpected interest in all things Botswana since I started listening to these books. I also can't wait to see the movie. I hope we will be able to see it here in the States soon!

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