Laine (librarianscanreadtoo.blogspot.com) Review:Who here does not like Hawaii? Nobody? I KNEW IT!! I'm not the only one that just CRAVES for Hawaii. My brother got a chance to go to Hawaii for his high school graduation present, I couldn't. Money issues. (You know, the whole economy sucking, and me working for minimum wage) Anyways, this sisterchicks book is really starting to get to me. I'm really liking it. Kind of makes you think of your friendships and are they really sisterchicks (for they guys, brother-? Bros? The Guys? (Man you guys are dull.)) I do have a lot of friendships, but there is one friend that I consider my sisterchick. Okay, I do have one older sister, but I never really saw her, we never grew up in the same house, just share the same mother. That's all. So, this close friend is like my sisterchick. I do however feel uncomfortable calling her my girlfriend. I know she is a girl, and she is my friend and many woman call their best friends that are girls, um, girlfriends, but....this is like the 21st century. When I hear "Oh I'm going to hang out with my girlfriend" I think is she gay? But then I see that she is talking to her "HUSBAND" and she is just saying that about one of her long time friend that just happens to be a girl. And whenever I say that, I feel uncomfortable because I don't want people to think that I am gay, because I'm not. I'm interested in men, it's just that I am not married or dating a guy right now, and saying I'm going to hang with my girlfriend.........you understand. Right?! Yea, you understand. (Then could you explain what I just said to me?) Just kidding!
Who here does not like Hawaii? Nobody? I KNEW IT!! I'm not the only one that just CRAVES for Hawaii. My brother got a chance to go to Hawaii for his high school graduation present, I couldn't. Money issues. (You know, the whole economy sucking, and me working for minimum wage) Anyways, this sisterchicks book is really starting to get to me. I'm really liking it. Kind of makes you think of your friendships and are they really sisterchicks (for they guys, brother-? Bros? The Guys? (Man you guys are dull.)) I do have a lot of friendships, but there is one friend that I consider my sisterchick. Okay, I do have one older sister, but I never really saw her, we never grew up in the same house, just share the same mother. That's all. So, this close friend is like my sisterchick. I do however feel uncomfortable calling her my girlfriend. I know she is a girl, and she is my friend and many woman call their best friends that are girls, um, girlfriends, but....this is like the 21st century. When I hear "Oh I'm going to hang out with my girlfriend" I think is she gay? But then I see that she is talking to her "HUSBAND" and she is just saying that about one of her long time friend that just happens to be a girl. And whenever I say that, I feel uncomfortable because I don't want people to think that I am gay, because I'm not. I'm interested in men, it's just that I am not married or dating a guy right now, and saying I'm going to hang with my girlfriend.........you understand. Right?! Yea, you understand. Then could you explain what I just said to me?) Just kidding! -Miss Kelsey's Review
What do You think about Sisterchicks Do The Hula (2003)?
Absolutely DELIGHTFUL fun story of 2 friends who celebrate their 40th birthdays together in Hawaii! Exactly what I needed at the time! Favorite quotes: "To friendship that spans the decades . . . . " ". . . to friendship that spans further than our current hip measurements." . . . . "You are the bright, sheltering umbrella in the fruity slush of my life." (pp. 102-103 LP version) ". . . . the first twenty years are all about charm. From twenty to forty, it's about beauty. Forty to sixty is the contentment season, and then sixty to eighty are the dignity years." (p. 106 LP version)Just re-read this with my little book group here -- and yes, I still like it! Definitely a religious bent to the book, so if that bothers you, don't read it. Personally, I like reading about people who still believe in God and live a good Christian life. I like not having to worry about running into inappropriate language or situations. If you are in the mood for a light, fun summer read, this is a great option!
—Elaine
I thought this book was cute. There was no romance, no mystery, just girlfriends having a fun vacation but it was entertaining. I did not want to put it down because I was curious to see what happened next. I have not read any of the other Sisterchick books but I will have to find them now!I really enjoyed reading all of the fun facts about Hawaii! That is a state that is FAR away from where I live (Florida) and I will most likely never get there but who doesn't want to go and have that experience? LOL. In this book there were historical facts as well as fun facts. The Hawaiian language was an added bonus as well. I feel like I learned a little something while reading but it was not forced learning if that makes any sense.The last few pages of this book have pictures and little tidbits about Robin Gunn's real life friends in Hawaii. That was a super cute personal touch that I DID enjoy a lot.The cover is cute and a little catchy. The colors are eye catching. This book is written well and is an easy read. The back cover is colorful and eye catching as well. I thought there were a good number of pages, not too many and not too few. All in all, it was a good book!***This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an open and honest review***
—Jennifer Lombardi
For the most part I enjoyed this book. I found some of the dialogue a bit unrealistic (especially in a conversation with the main character and her sons), but it was moving and inspirational at the same time. It made me feel inspired to find my own contentment with the Lord. I really like the subtlety used in introducing the Lord to the reader through Hope's realizations of how God delights in His creations. As well as how it continued on in a soft, sweet pace that made my heart light and wondrous at the magnificence of our Maker.
—Katie
