"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them."
-Psalm 126:2
I remember the first time I heard about these books, the
Sisterchicks novels. I overheard a
conversation a librarian friend of mine was having with another person. They were discussing whether or not either
one had read the latest Sisterchicks book.
I hadn’t read much Christian fiction at that point, so I was very interested
in knowing what they were talking about.
The first one I read was Sisterchicks Do the Hula. The second was Sisterchicks on the Loose. That was about 6 years ago. When Waterbrook Multnomah had this book as
one of my selections to review, something pulled at me to read it again. I am so glad I did.
Sisterchicks on the Loose, by Robin Jones Gunn, is the first
in a series of wonderful novels about two fun things, friendship among women
and travel! Central in these adventures
is Christ, and the beautiful things God communicates to these women, while they
travel, thus changing their lives. In
Sisterchicks on the Loose, lifelong friends Sharon and Penny travel to Helsinki
in search of Penny’s aunt she has never met.
Throughout their journey, they are challenged, encouraged, and drawn
into a deeper walk of love with God.
Each one of these novels speak to me in a different away,
but I always walk away feeling refreshed by the love and goodness of God. In this particular Sisterchicks novel, one of the characters, Penny, has what is described as
a “bionic nose.” In other words, she has
an extraordinary sense of smell. I deal
with this too, so that fact alone was encouraging, to encounter, albeit in
fiction, another person who struggles with something so odd like I do. In Sisterchicks on the Loose, you will find
chocolate, Finnish saunas, lovely, glorious snow, but most importantly a stirring in the heart of God’s
love for you as demonstrated to Penny and Sharon.
I would recommend this novel to any adult woman, and I often
do! I share my books and pass along
copies whenever I have the opportunity!
If you are a woman who enjoys Christian fiction, and likes to travel,
then this is a book for you! I have
talked to some women who have difficulty in friendships other women. I believe this book will refresh your heart
with hope for good friendships as well!
Many blessings to you on your journey in Christ. May you discover all the goodness and love He
has for you in His heart.
Blessings,
Beth
To learn more about the author, please visit www.robingunn.com.
Disclaimer-I received this book as part of a free books for bloggers program from Waterbrook Multnomah. I was not required to give a positive review. The thoughts an opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
