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Clouds (Glenbrooke #5)
This bestselling former Palisades release is book five in the new Glenbrooke series by award-winning author Robin Jones Gunn. Shelly Graham has moved home to Glenbrooke, where she's flooded with memories of her high school sweetheart, who took off for Europe after they broke up. But when Shelly travels to Germany, she suddenly runs into the former boyfriend who has filled...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
May 14th 2004
by Multnomah Books
(first published 1997)
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Shelly is struggling with life. Her job is downsizing and she is forced to move back home with her parents. As she builds a relationship with her sister Meredith she begins to put her life back together slowly. She has memories of her true love, Jonathan and spends time thinking about him and wishing she had done things differently. She finally gets to see him again after 5 years but things are not the way she had hoped they would be. I will not give you any more details than that, you will have...more
“Clouds” is the fifth novel in The Glenbrooke Series by Robin Jones Gunn, published by Multnomah Books. Shelly Graham and Jonathan Renfield grew up next door to each other and were fast friends. They even rigged a bucket on a rope between their upstairs bedrooms to send things back and forth to each other. Shelly grew up wanting to see the world and decided that she would be an airline hostess. Jonathan intended to go to college and because he was a little older than Shelly, was scheduled to lea...more
Clouds signify many different things to different people. Some folks may consider them a nuisance to a day of catching some sunshine on a sandy beach. Others may view them as beautiful mountains of hope. Still others might look up at an overcast sky and see a comforting blanket that reminds them of marshmallows bobbing up and down in their mom's homemade hot cocoa.
In Clouds, flight attendant Shelly Graham thinks "no human could mar their perfection." (page 50) They offer her a subtle reminder of...more
In Clouds, flight attendant Shelly Graham thinks "no human could mar their perfection." (page 50) They offer her a subtle reminder of...more
Once again I loved curling up with the characters in the Glenbrooke Series from Robin Jones Gunn. After turning down a marriage proposal from Jonathan, Shelly leaves home and enters into school to be a flight attendant. She learns the career she has chosen has left little time for God and other real relationships. When she learns her company is downsizing, she returns home hoping for a better schedule out of a smaller airport. Little did she know, God had other plans for her future.
Shelly's lif...more
Shelly's lif...more
WARNING: May contain a minor spoiler:
This was a difficult book for me to make a decision on. I love this author and this book has some fabulous descriptions and character development. Still, after reading the rest of this series, I didn't feel that this book was quite as exciting and endearing as the others. It was still worth reading, but wasn't my absolute favorite.
What I did like about this novel, was that there was a certain mystery to what would happen between the two main characters from t...more
This was a difficult book for me to make a decision on. I love this author and this book has some fabulous descriptions and character development. Still, after reading the rest of this series, I didn't feel that this book was quite as exciting and endearing as the others. It was still worth reading, but wasn't my absolute favorite.
What I did like about this novel, was that there was a certain mystery to what would happen between the two main characters from t...more
CLOUDS by Robin Jones Gunn
The Glenbrooke Series #5
OVERVIEW:
This bestselling book in the new Glenbrooke series is number 5 of the series by award-winning author Robin Jones Gunn.
Shelly and Meredith are sisters in a loving family. They are both experiencing career changes and move in together. Shelly wasn't satisfied as being an airline stewardess. Shelly begins thinking of other careers that she might consider. She is almost thirty years old and unmarried. Shelly can't forget the boy who she lef...more
The Glenbrooke Series #5
OVERVIEW:
This bestselling book in the new Glenbrooke series is number 5 of the series by award-winning author Robin Jones Gunn.
Shelly and Meredith are sisters in a loving family. They are both experiencing career changes and move in together. Shelly wasn't satisfied as being an airline stewardess. Shelly begins thinking of other careers that she might consider. She is almost thirty years old and unmarried. Shelly can't forget the boy who she lef...more
Flight attendant Shelly Graham moves back to her childhood home because of downsizing at the LA offices of the airline she works for. Her move back home opens up a Pandora's box of memories of her first - and only - love Jonathan. When Shelly accompanies her sister Meredith onto a trip to Germany, she doesn't expect to run into Jonathan again. Yet she does. To her surprise, he's engaged. Lost and confused, Shelly reconnects with God in a way that she never had before. Shelly begins to wonder if...more
After supporting herself and living in a different state for a number of years, Shelly finds herself back in her home town and living with her parents. Unexpectedly, the transfer home for better job opportunities falls flat when Shelly finds out her airline is giving her less work hours than before her move.
The move home rekindles memories of her neighbor and her first love, Jonathan. With sister Meredith’s prodding, Shelly really explores her feelings for Jonathan and realizes she will never b...more
The move home rekindles memories of her neighbor and her first love, Jonathan. With sister Meredith’s prodding, Shelly really explores her feelings for Jonathan and realizes she will never b...more
Reading a Robin Jones Gunn book is like catching up with old friends, and this one is no exception. Shelly and Jonathan were childhood best friends who fell in love in high school. After graduation, an argument leaves them to find their own ways, apart from each other. Now, five years later, Shelly moves back to her parents' house and old memories come flooding back. When a chance encounter halfway around the world brings them back in contact, is this a sign they are meant to be?
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I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange of an honest review.
Jonathan and Shelly grew up together attached at the hip as the best of friends and eventually high school sweethearts. When the two broke up, they both split separate ways – Shelly to a flight attendant school and Jonathan to college in different states. Coming back home to where she grew up after a sudden change of plans in her life, Shelly can't help the flooding of memories from her child...more
Jonathan and Shelly grew up together attached at the hip as the best of friends and eventually high school sweethearts. When the two broke up, they both split separate ways – Shelly to a flight attendant school and Jonathan to college in different states. Coming back home to where she grew up after a sudden change of plans in her life, Shelly can't help the flooding of memories from her child...more
Even though this is number 5, this is the first of The Glenbrooke Series that I have read. I'm definitely going to read the other books now too! This was a quiet read and one filled with forgiveness, family and love, both of others and God. I felt it moved along and didn't get bogged down in details, but gave enough background information to grasp the bond of Shelly and Jonathan, while sharing how they would eventually find one another again. I enjoyed reading the middle which was set in Germany...more
I love Robin Jones Gunn's work, but I had not read any of her Glennbrooke series. When I saw Clouds available on Blogging for Books I knew I had to take it. I usually request ebooks when doing reviews because I don't have unlimited space to store books in my house, but this is Robin Jones Gunn, so I requested (and received) a paperback copy.
This is the book that makes me want to read even more RJG. I've read her Sisterchicks series and a standalone novel, but now, I want to read them all. I want...more
This is the book that makes me want to read even more RJG. I've read her Sisterchicks series and a standalone novel, but now, I want to read them all. I want...more
Five years ago, Shelly Graham left her home in Seattle to pursue her dream of becoming an airline stewardess and exploring the world. In her decision to place her independence above all else, she left behind her best friend and love of her life, Jonathan. Locking up the look of utter grief he gave her and the harsh words they traded on the night she turned down his proposal, Shelly thought she had put their past and its hurts behind her. When Shelly's forced to return home to live with her paren...more
As children, Shelly and Jonathan were inseparable. Then as teenagers, it all blew up when Jonathan proposed to her. Shelly, now a successful flight attendant, is filled with regret for breaking Jonathan's heart. When she accidentally meets him at a German flower stand, she thinks they may have another chance together. But a lot has changed over the years, is the gulf between them now un-crossable?
This was a really good book. I liked how the author brought out trusting God and allowing Him to g...more
This was a really good book. I liked how the author brought out trusting God and allowing Him to g...more
Shelly returns home after five years away with her job. Her mind is suddenly flooded with memories of the boyfriend she left behind. On a chance encounter she meets him again in Germany. But he appears to have moved on and she is left with only regrets.
This wasn't my favorite book in the series, but I certainly didn't dislike it. I think the plot didn't appeal to me as much as some of the other ones did. But the story flowed well and the Christian element was strong. The characters were fun and...more
This wasn't my favorite book in the series, but I certainly didn't dislike it. I think the plot didn't appeal to me as much as some of the other ones did. But the story flowed well and the Christian element was strong. The characters were fun and...more
Mar 04, 2013
Stephanie Ziegler
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Recommends it for:
Young Adults
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I GIVE THIS BOOK: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book very much. It is a quick, easy and fun read.
I had to keep reminding myself that Shelly was only in her mid-twenties. Everyone around her has these amazing jobs so you can easily forget ages. I felt such naive and immaturity from her in some situations. There are times I just want to scream, "What are you doing? Just say something!" Assuming things just brings these characters more pain then they need. There were also so many coincidences...more
I enjoyed this book very much. It is a quick, easy and fun read.
I had to keep reminding myself that Shelly was only in her mid-twenties. Everyone around her has these amazing jobs so you can easily forget ages. I felt such naive and immaturity from her in some situations. There are times I just want to scream, "What are you doing? Just say something!" Assuming things just brings these characters more pain then they need. There were also so many coincidences...more
clouds glen brook series #5 by robin jones gunn
love explanation of why the book was called this, good idea
flight attendant shelly comes home and wants to see her old boyfriend.
memories of things that happened as children, birthdays, happy tears, sad tears.
she transfers to a location and travels to Germany where he is doing
charity work. she hides her feelings as he's about to get married.
Her faith in God helps her get through the tough choices.
Love her ideas on decorating and using things that...more
love explanation of why the book was called this, good idea
flight attendant shelly comes home and wants to see her old boyfriend.
memories of things that happened as children, birthdays, happy tears, sad tears.
she transfers to a location and travels to Germany where he is doing
charity work. she hides her feelings as he's about to get married.
Her faith in God helps her get through the tough choices.
Love her ideas on decorating and using things that...more
First off, I loved the names of the two main characters, Shelly and Jonathan. I don't know, maybe it's a personal thing, but to me "Shelly" just kinda rolls off the tongue in a great way. And I can't remember the last time read a book with the main character named "Jonathan," so it was a really great pick.
I really liked the way the plot played out. I have a personal love for books that take place--or have scenes--in foreign countries, especially when they let the culture show through. The bett...more
I really liked the way the plot played out. I have a personal love for books that take place--or have scenes--in foreign countries, especially when they let the culture show through. The bett...more
I love Shelly and Jonathan's story. This is one of the few in the series I have read over and over again, as there's just something about these characters that keeps me coming back. Or maybe it's that Shelly is a stewardess and I always had a secret desire to make that my career.
I thought the ending is one of the best in the series. This one especially lends itself to being read as a standalone, thought discussions of secondary characters won't mean as much without the previous books. A good gen...more
I thought the ending is one of the best in the series. This one especially lends itself to being read as a standalone, thought discussions of secondary characters won't mean as much without the previous books. A good gen...more
Shelly and Jonathan were best friends as long as they can remember. It seems like fate has put them together since childhood. But when Jonathan proposes Shelly doesn't want to commit yet, she wants to chase her dreams for a little while before settling down.Jonathan feels crushed and betrayed and they part ways. Eventually Shelly realizes her ideas and dreams weren't as fulfilling as they seemed from the distance.
Years later she meets Jonathan by freak accident and tries desperately to start ov...more
Years later she meets Jonathan by freak accident and tries desperately to start ov...more
Here is the low down. You must try the Snickerdoodle recipe in the back of the book. I did and they were a hit with Dear Hubby. Reading another Glenbrooke book is like going home. You know these folks, they are like family and friends. Believable while having the daily issues we all struggle with. Most of all this one has the ending I wanted. Life does not always come out all tied up in a neat package. Sometimes we hurt, but if we trust in God there is a plan for us and it is a good one.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange of an honest review.
Jonathan and Shelly grew up together.
They were childhood sweethearts and after being apart for five years, they ran into one another on the other side of the Earth just before Jonathan had married to another woman.
It's a romance novel with a Christian theme.
It's a clean and sweet read.
Anyone would love to read this.
Jonathan and Shelly grew up together.
They were childhood sweethearts and after being apart for five years, they ran into one another on the other side of the Earth just before Jonathan had married to another woman.
It's a romance novel with a Christian theme.
It's a clean and sweet read.
Anyone would love to read this.
I never read anything from Jones Gunn before. I liked it and can see myself reading more of her stuff. Very simplistic I kind of knew what was going to happen but it's the details that brought about the obvious that hooked me into continuing to read it. I liked that the Christianity didn't sound preachy but it sometimes felt forced.
If you like Robin Jones Gunn's Sisterchicks series, you will enjoy this easy to read romance as well. She is not only a good storyteller but weaves delightful travel places and descriptions as well throughout.
I have been reading this series for the last two years. I really enjoy these books. They are romance novels done with a christian theme. They are clean and sweet. This one drove me crazy though. The main characters chased each other all over the place and it never seemed like any of them would ever get it together. It was good though.
I just like how this series flows together from the connection from one character to another. Definitely fabricated but heartwarming. :)
This is a good clean romance about two childhood sweethearts reuniting after many years apart.
I really liked it, the beggining was kinda sad though!
I love Shelly and Jonathan's story. This is one of the few in the series I have read over and over again, as there's just something about these characters that keeps me coming back. Or maybe it's that Shelly is a stewardess and I always had a secret desire to make that my career.
I thought the ending is one of the best in the series. This one especially lends itself to being read as a standalone, thought discussions of secondary characters won't mean as much without the previous books. A good gen...more
I thought the ending is one of the best in the series. This one especially lends itself to being read as a standalone, thought discussions of secondary characters won't mean as much without the previous books. A good gen...more
Very predictable but still cute. :)
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