Sisterchicks in Gondolas, Sisterchicks Series #6
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Great message and fun read
Of all Robin Jones Gunn's SISTERCHICKS novels, this one spoke to me the most...the situation these two women found themselves dealing with, the male guests and how they related to them, the fun and the scary side trips the ladies took.
March 20, 2013
A heart-warming story
Robin Jones GunnâÂÂs story about a woman who thinks the most important part of her life is over until she is invited to Venice to cook for a small retreat group is enchanting and heart-warming. If you arenâÂÂt careful, you might learn something about God and His goodness and mercy.
A one-time single parent it wasnâÂÂt hard for me to relate to Jenna, a divorced mother whose daughter had since grown up and moved out on her own. Now Jenna feels useless like a part of her life is over. Having moved back to Dallas to help her sister-in-law, Sue, take care of her brother after an accident which left him paralyzed, she knew that Sue, too, needed a respite and invited her to come along on her trip to Venice.
This is a love story but not the typical love story between a man and a woman. This is a love story between God and two women who desperately need to find Him again. Jenna knows God isnâÂÂt finished with her yet, but she has no clue what she should do with the second half of her life. Sue is tired and exhausted from taking care of her husband and needs to know that God still cares about her life.
Between the laughter and the tears, I found myself identifying with the emotions of both women. It was exciting to see how God provided for them and how the romance that drew them in to GodâÂÂs goodness and mercy is alive and well in my life as well.
Robin Jones Gunn has written more than 85 books, including many Sisterchicks books. She lives in Hawaii with her husband. A readerâÂÂs guide is included and makes a perfect read for any book club.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Blogging for Books as part of Waterbrook MultnomahâÂÂs Book Review Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade CommissionâÂÂs 16 CFR, Part 255: âÂÂGuides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.âÂÂ
December 30, 2012
Experience the Grace of God
"I don't think I had ever felt I had been shown grace before. Now I knew grace was being extended to me. What made it different this time was that I was ready to reach out and take hold of the grace being offered."-Jenna in Sisterchicks in Gondolas

This is my second time reading this book. I am not sure if I have ever read one of the books in the Sisterchicks series more than once, but I am so glad I chose to do it with this one. Sisterchicks in Gondolas is another in the Sisterchicks series by author Robin Jones Gunn. This particular novel is set in Venice, Italy and is the story of Jenna and her sister-in-law Sue and the adventures of God's grace they experience while on a trip to Italy. Given the opportunity to work as chefs for a men's retreat, the ladies experience the riches of Venice while experiences some of the riches God has in Him.
I alway love reading the Sisterchicks novels. I have read them all but one, and they always bless me. I come away feeling refreshed, just like I had been on the adventure with them. The novels feel like the breath of God warming the soul. Author Robin Jones Gunn is one of those writers that God has so blessed with the ability to be able to convey His presence, love, and empowering grace in the form of fiction.
I recommend Sisterchicks in Gondolas to all women who want to be refreshed by the presence of God and go on an adventure. This book reinforces the importance of the bonds between women and the beauty of how God works in friendships. You will be blessed each time you pick up a novel in the Sisterchicks series.
Many blesses to you as you read!
~Beth
"He restores my soul."-Psalm 23:3
Disclosure Statement: I received this book free of charge as part of a free books for bloggers program from Waterbrook Multnomah. I was not required to give a favorable review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
December 26, 2012
Sisterchicks in Gondolas
Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn is a very entertaining, fast read about two women, (Jenna and Sue) sisters-in-law, who accept an invitation to Venice to cook for some missionaries who are on a retreat. In exchange they get a place to stay and some extra days in which to take in the sights. Jenna is a divorced Mom and Sue is the wife of her brother, who has been going through a long-term illness. Jenna is confused as to why they would ask her to do this as she cannot cook, but she invites her sister-in-law (who can) and goes on the adventure. Only Jenna speaks Italian, and not much at that; they have some comical encounters: one at a fruit stand, and another with some pigeons, to name just two. They fall in love with Venice and develop some new sides of themselves that they never could have expected.
You find out that nothing happens without reason. Jenna was meant to be on this trip, as she meets someone from her past and an amazing story unfolds â this meeting could not have happened by accident. There are many phrases in the book that make you think about your own life, for instance: âÂÂWas my life characterized by âÂÂofferingsâ or âÂÂsacrificesâÂÂ? â which I found to be a great question for myself; âÂÂ90 percent of what we should be doing as believers is just to show upâÂÂ; and, âÂÂyouâÂÂre not done yetâÂÂ. Each one of these phrases made me think about my relationship with the Lord and whether or not I was doing my part. This book by no means dwells on pounding your job as a Christian into you â it is merely a very light and enjoyable tale about two women on an adventure and just happens to throw out some thoughts which very well may change your life as well â while it keeps you laughing. There are many funny moments, including bobsledding on mattresses, which youâÂÂll have to read about for yourself. I do not doubt that you will find this story very enjoyable and perhaps, eye-opening.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
December 26, 2012
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