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published
May 7th 2003
by Multnomah Fiction
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Paperback, 288 pages
isbn
1590521986
(isbn13: 9781590521984)
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Sharon has lived calmly in Chinook Springs, Washington, her entire life. All that changes when her best friend of twenty years, Penny, takes an impuls...more
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Read in May, 2007
I’m not going on vacation this summer, so picking up this book was supposed to be the next best thing. ;) The plot: two life-long friends head off to Finland in search of long-lost relatives — and a new perspective on life.
Forgive me for using an airplane analogy, but this book is like salted peanuts: basically healthy (this book was is classified as “Christian fiction,” so there’s a lot of material talking about drawing closer to God and reaching out to others) but not something s...more
Forgive me for using an airplane analogy, but this book is like salted peanuts: basically healthy (this book was is classified as “Christian fiction,” so there’s a lot of material talking about drawing closer to God and reaching out to others) but not something s...more
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Read in September, 2007
This was a great book. It had a Christian perspective, but it wasn't overwhelming. I can't say it was subtle, but it was very nicely included and didn't make me feel like I was being preached to, or that they had to struggle to incorporate a Christian theme. It was an extremely quick read. I would have given it 5 stars, but the simplicity of the book just didn't put it on the same level as some of the other books I have read.
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Read in June, 2008
I enjoyed this book but not as much as I remember loving it years ago when I read it the first time.
Some favorite quotes:
I realized today that growing old is a risky journey. I don't want my trip into old age to be the only risky journey I ever take. page 34-35
The unknown elevated her. My "what if" questions were suffocating me with fear and pressing me deeper into myself. page 43
"You are gifted and capable beyond your wildest immagination. You have not yet begu...more
Some favorite quotes:
I realized today that growing old is a risky journey. I don't want my trip into old age to be the only risky journey I ever take. page 34-35
The unknown elevated her. My "what if" questions were suffocating me with fear and pressing me deeper into myself. page 43
"You are gifted and capable beyond your wildest immagination. You have not yet begu...more
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Read in September, 2007
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Sharon has lived calmly in Chinook Springs, Washington, her entire life. All that changes when her best friend of twenty years, Penny, takes an impulsive trip to seek out her only living relatives in Finland -- and brings Sharon with her. The land of reindeer and saunas holds infinite varieties of zaniness for these two unlikely friends -- Sharon is a quiet mother of four and Penny was a motorcycle mama before she came to Christ -- who return home with a new view of God, a new zest for life, and...more
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Read in March, 2008
I needed a light chicklit read to help me recover from my last book and get me back into reading for pleasure so I picked this up at the library not knowing anything about it.
For me, there was too much mention of God and the Christian religion and that tainted the overall feel of the book for me. Granted, the totality of that kind of talk only lasted 5 or so pages but it statements were peppered throughout and it turned me off.
The book in itself is an okay read about two best friend...more
For me, there was too much mention of God and the Christian religion and that tainted the overall feel of the book for me. Granted, the totality of that kind of talk only lasted 5 or so pages but it statements were peppered throughout and it turned me off.
The book in itself is an okay read about two best friend...more
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Took me awhile to get into this one, but once I did, I enjoyed the adventure!
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Read in January, 2006
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myself, saw it when I worked at the library and thought it lookerecommends it for: Anyone who is looking for something FUN to read!
This is the first in a group of books about Sisterchicks. In this one two friends travel to Finland and land themselves on a great adventure! This starts with one friends desire to learn more about her family and leads them to learn things about themselves and their relationship with God! This book reminded me of my mom and her best friend and a lot like the crazy things they do together.
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This is another "chick" book. I laughed out loud with this book. These two ladies are very good friends. Everyone needs a friend like this. They travel to Helsinki, Finland. My grandmother came from Finland, so this was interesting to me. A light read with a great message on being a friend.
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A great Christian fiction book. It is so much fun to live through this pair of sisterchicks! It is about two best friends going on an adventure and then, learning more and more about themselves. No one goes home the same! It is fun but also thought provoking!
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Read in July, 2008
I was pre-judging this book according to the cover which I didn't like of the 2 characters in shower caps. But it was one of my fav Sisterchick books! I liked that it was deeper and more complex than some of the others. Thanks Krister for sharing your book!
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I really enjoyed reading this book. If you've ever traveled with a girlfriend, you can truly appreciate the silliness. As I read this one, I kept thinking of my trip to Paris with one of my "sisterchicks"...it was a super fun trip...and a fun read.
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Read in June, 2008
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Kristin Friend
I enjoyed this book, even though it wasn't as "fun" as some of the other sisterchicks books. It was more about relationships within families and with friends, and how those relationships affect people their whole lives, than about travel.
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Read in December, 2006
i used to really love her books when i was in jr high so i thought i would give her new books a try. and, i wasn't all that impressed. it was about two good frnds who went on a vacation together and learned about themselves in the process.
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Read in September, 2008
I loved this book!! I love books about women and their sisterhood and how change is possible and the Lord will be in our lives if we let Him. This is the second book by this author I have read and she is great.
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Read in November, 2008
Easy read and a pretty good story line. The characters are religious and there is a lot of Bible references. Nothing wrong with that but with I read a fiction book I don't like it in that style.
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This was my first Sisterchicks book and I loved it. I identified more with Sharon than Penny but would like to have more of Penny's qualities. A lot of life issues to ponder and discuss with others.
Read in January, 2005
"Sisterchick: a friend who shares the deepest wornders of your heart, loves you like a sister and provides a reality check when you're being a brat" A fun read and not overly preachy.
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Read in September, 2008
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I have heard so much about the Sisterchick books that I decided to go out and get the one to read and it was very delightfun and entertaining. I can't wait till I can buy another one.
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I enjoy almost all of Robin Gunn's other books and was so ready and waiting to read this one. Sisterchicks just didn't draw me in. I had a hard time finishing this one.
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I wanted to read this one as my daughter-in law went to Finland, I was curious about what I might learn, but it didn't take place too long there.
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