Sisterchicks in Gondolas!

Written by Robin Jones Gunn

Narrated by Barbara McCulloh

With more than three million copies of her books sold worldwide, Robin Jones Gunn is cherished by fans of Christian fiction who adore her lively tales of faith and friendship. Sisterchicks in Gondolas! whisks two women from suburban Dallas to romantic Venice for an adventure they will never forget. Middle-aged divorcee Jenna has received an incredible offer. A friend who directs an international mission wants to send her to Venice for one week to cook for a mission leaders' retreat. Jenna isn't a great cook, so she brings along Sue, her culinary sister-in-law. When the two women see their lodgings-a 15th-century palazzo-and taste their first spoonful of chocolate gelato, they know that the following days will change their lives. As Jenna enjoys each moment's blessings, Sue learns that she too can draw spiritual strength from this journey. The other books in the Sisterchicks series, including Sisterchicks Say Ooh La La!, are also available unabridged from Recorded Books. "Readers who love exploring the world will relish the pages of Robin Jones Gunn's Sisterchicks in Gondolas!"- ChristianBooks previews

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 25, 2008
• ISBN: 9781436136198

Robin Jones Gunn

Robin Jones Gunn is the much-loved author of seventy titles that have sold more than four million copies worldwide. Her popular Christy Miller series and Sisterchicks® novels have won a number of awards, including three Christy Awards for excellence in fiction, and a Gold Medallion Award finalist award. Robin's unique destination novels transport readers around the globe. To ensure that her tales of these extraordinary locations ring true, Robin has enjoyed the privilege of traveling to each location in order to experience the local culture. Her three visits to the Canary Islands provided bountiful research as she took flamenco dance lessons, rode a camel, and visited the chapel where Columbus prayed before departing on his famous journey. Robin and her husband have two grown children and live in Hawaii.

Reviews for Sisterchicks in Gondolas!

[jenniferrobb · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I found the attempts of Jenna and Sue to get around in Italian humorous while the life lessons they learn had universal applications to walking in faith. Though I did find the premise that someone would be invited to go to Venice out of the blue a bit unbelievable.

[alekee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a delightful book! I felt as if I were there with Jenna and Sue...as least I sure wanted to be.We are there to cook for for a small retreat group. Besides experiencing Venice through their eyes, we are also privy to listening to Malachi's bible reading. Another gentlemen is from Kiev, and Jenna and his wife have a connection, yes a small world.Can you just picture these two slaughtering the Italian language? Way to funny when they end up with a bunch of nectarines, instead of 2. Watch what they do with the mattresses....besides bringing them up onto the roof and sleeping there. Ah sleeping outside...now I hope there aren't any bugs out at night there. Didn't read anything about bug lotion. The idea is marvelous!Turns out Jenna really knew what she was doing bringing her SIL Sue....Jenna couldn't cook, and Sue can! Also so loved the relationships they established with the locals at the Bakery...ah Lucia, and Paolo's.This is a really great feel good read.I received this book from the publisher Multnomah, and was not required to give a positive review.

[debs4jc · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As in all the sisterchick books, two women team up on an adventure overseas--this time is is a sister and her sister-in-law traveling to Venice. While there they must cook for a group of men from missions all over the world there for a retreat. Thus they go on all kinds of adventures through the streets and canals of venice, befriending local merchants and trying to sample every flavor of Gelatto. They also deal with some of their personal problems, learning to trust God and let go of the past.A nice, fun escape read with a positive message about how God can help heal the past. If you can't travel to Venice to learn the lessons they did, then reading this book may be the next best thing.