Two midlife mamas hop over to jolly ole England and encounter so much more than the usual tourist stops. Liz does have a bit of a childhood crush on Big Ben, and she has hoped to "meet" him ever since her fifteenth birthday. Kellie dreams of starting an interior design business and figures Liz needs to be a part of that equation-a calculation that hasn't added up for Liz yet.
Nothing on the excursion goes the way these two friends had envisioned. They start with a village pancake race and end up being held for questioning on The Underground. Kellie and Liz take a wild tour through the land of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien and then find themselves swept up, up, and away in a hot air balloon over the Cotswalds. London beckons with the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, shopping at Portabella Road in Knotting Hill, and of course, reservations at the Ritz for a posh high tea.
“My only complaint about Robin’s latest is that now I want to hop a plane to England! But combine a cup of Earl Grey tea and this charming story and you’re halfway there. Another delightful tale about women helping women to live their lives to the fullest.” - Melody Carlson, author of These Boots Weren’t Made for Walking and A Mile in My Flip-Flops
“Get ready for a wild ride through the back streets of Oxford and London’s busy underground. Sisterchicks Go Brit! is a joy to read and a delightful reminder that it’s never too late in life to take a risk. You’ll be cheering as these women dare to follow their hearts and be inspired to revive the dreams lying dormant in your own heart. Thanks, Robin, for treating us to another Sisterchicks adventure full of friendship, faith, and fun.” - Melanie Dobson, author of Going for Broke and The Black Cloister
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Deborah Kerns (Charlotte, MI), August 11, 2009
I am reading this book right now and I can honestly say this is another fun book to read. Love the story, the people you meet in the book and just the fun sense of homour you catch here and there. Great reading!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Alvina Hohstadt (Salinas, CA), November 14, 2008
Loved the book! It makes me want to have a "sisterchick adventure" with my best friend, Heide! Robin Jones Gunn has done it again. I really love this series!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Nancy Kirk (Shreveport, LA), September 09, 2008
Robin Gunn did it again a great fun and spiritual adventure to read! I am thinking of booking a trip to England just to see "Big Ben". Gunn's Sisterchicks adventure are crazy but God has His plan for all of us, Sisterchicks.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sandra Dietz (Batesville, IN), August 16, 2008
This book was a very fun read. It was great to watch the give-and-take as Liz and Kellie both strived to make this the trip of a lifetime. I enjoyed my trip to Great Britain with these two sisterchicks.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sharon Drost (Yakima, WA), August 11, 2008
I have enjoyed all of the Sisterchicks books. They are a fun and relaxing read. Hope Robin keeps writing them.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Deborah (Portsmouth, VA), July 13, 2008
This book was an absolute joy to read. I think this book ranks as one of the best Sisterchick books ever (tying with Down Under). The main reason is because going to England has always been one of my dream getaways. And I will finally get to live it out when I go on my honeymoon next year! So this book gave me lots of ideas of what to do when I go. Going to a high class tea time is a must. And I would love to visit Oxford and pretend I was a student there. Seeing the crown jewels and watching Big Ben will be high priorities on my list. I could understand Liz's frustration with wanting to go to the city immediately instead of hanging out in the countryside. While I did enjoy reading about their adventures with the twins, I wanted them to experience the big city. I could totally relate with Liz about seeing British literature come to life first hand. I mean almost all the great classics are from British writers. I can't wait to experience Jane Austen's world, pretend I'm riding the train to Hogwarts or walking around London waiting for Aslan to whisk me away to Narnia. I can't believe that Kellie didn't know who any of the characters were. Oh I feel sorry for people who don't like to read lol. The friendship between the two women is great and it's wonderful to see how their relationship grows. Everyone needs a sisterchick in their life!
This book has made me so excited for my upcoming trip that I am dying to go now (forget a huge wedding, let's plan the honeymoon! j/k!!). This book is a great armchair traveler. Once you've finished reading you'll be craving fish and chips with a spot of tea and and will start speaking with a fake British accent. This is one of my favorite fiction series ever and I can't wait to see where we get to travel next. VERY HIGHLY recommended.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by MJ (Georgia, USA), July 13, 2008
When I first picked up this book I was a little skeptical, because I'm an early twenty-something and I was unsure just how exciting a book about two best friend fifty-four year old women could be for me in particular. Well, it doesn't matter their age, the story and the message was wonderful.
The only European trip I have ever had was a five day fabulous exploration to London with my sister. It was a last minute trip (back when you could make last minute flights) and is the best vacation that she and I have ever taken. We never ventured out of London on the trip, but every minute was well worth it. Reading this book brought back many memories that had been dormant and accelerated my desire to return someday as well. (Or maybe go to Scotland to see where my adventurous sister lives now...).
Dreams and hopes are something that we all have. A wish is something that we make to help them come to light and push toward coming true. This book is about looking in yourself and finding what your dreams are, and making them work and showing you how God wants you to have all of your dreams and desires of your heart.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Joan Gitzel (Eldorado, WI), July 12, 2008
I have loved all of the sisterchicks books from Robin but this is definitely my favorite one so far. The history and beauty of Great Britain is dynamic! She really did a lot of research to find all these interesting places. The story line is believable and a must read!
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