Sisterchicks Do the Hula! [With Window Decal]

by Robin Jones Gunn

Book Overview

Some dreams take a while before they come true. Best friends Hope and Laurie never made it to Hawaii during their college years. But when they're about to turn forty, the islands still beckon, and off they go - with an unexpected stowaway on board (Hope happens to be seven months pregnant). A little pineapple, a little sunshine, and a surprising little surfing lesson give these two sisterchicks all their crazy hearts could hope for - and more - as they enter the next season of their lives with a splash and with a beautiful vision of what God has dreamed up for them.

Wherever there's chocolate, there's sure to be a sisterchick celebrating, and this trip to Hawaii is no exception. Best friends Hope and Laurie are on an audacious mission to commemorate their fortieth birthdays in style. Surfing and sailing, sushi and snorkeling--these two macadamia nuts from the mainland sample it all, unhindered by a surprise little stowaway.

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Sisterchick n. a friend who shares the deepest wonders of your heart, loves you like a sister, and provides a reality check when you're being a brat.

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Luaus are only the beginning. The island experience binds Hope and Laurie's souls together, gently restoring their unfinished dreams. Garlanded with leis or swimming with sea turtles, they join the dance of delight in their Maker, entering the next season of their lives filled with the unforced rhythm of grace.

Story Behind the Book

We lived in Hawai'i when our son was in elementary school and have returned many times for visits. I have a deep and abiding love for all that is Hawaiian so of course the islands were my location of choice for this second Sisterchick novel. The art of hula is an intricate form of storytelling has gone through many changes over the years. Every woman's life has a story. Every woman goes through many changes over the years. But not every woman has yet learned to hula. This book will encourage her to hula through life as she learns to live out her story with the unforced rhythm of grace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590522265
• ISBN13: 9781590522264
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Laughter to tears

I really enjoyed this book. I think it was more about the relationships, the angst of going on the trip being pregnant, the challenges pregnancy presented, the abandon of getting into that swim suit anyway. I thought it was great and truly enjoyed going from hilarious laughter to tears. RJ Gunn is a great writer and touches on some deep and sensitive issues for women in general.

Lots of fun, beautiful descriptions of Hawaii

Sisterchicks Do the Hula by Robin Jones Gunn is the second fun, moving book in the Sisterchick series. Hope and Laurie always wanted to travel to Hawaii together; it just takes them twenty years to get there! While there both women break out of their shells and start living for real in the Lord. Gunn does such an amazing job describing Hawaii, I wanted to call a travel agent as soon as I finished the book. The descriptions of sunrises and sunsets almost make it seem like there is no place on earth closer to God. The women's friendship is a graceful, beautiful thing, as much a part of the story as each woman's individual growth. This book seemed a little lighter spiritually than the first book, but it's still a true joy to read.

A Great Read

I called my "sisterchick" half way through this book and told her to start saving her pennies because in 4 years when we turn 40 we're heading to Hawaii! This is a really fun book to read...lots of laugh out loud fun, and Hawaiian culture. I also love that it is about 2 Christian women out having a great time, but I thought it may be a little too preachy. I agree with a previous post that I would have liked to hear a little about things that may have gone wrong on their perfect vacation. I love reading it...and look forward to the next SisterChicks story...

fabulous

This book is fabulous. It's one of those laught-out-loud, can't put it down books!

A Classic Robin Gunn story

Robin Jones Gunn has done it again! Her works continue to keep me alive and i love the plot of this new story in Hawaii. Robin is such a talented author and i loved this book and cannot wait till the next one!