A Book Review

Have you read this book? I just finished it. The back reads:

Canadian sisters Melanie and Joanne are stunned to hear they've inherited their uncle's beachfront summerhouse in Mexico. With a snap, the trip is planned: They'll travel opulently by cruise ship to Ensenada, zip over to San Felipe, sign a few papers at the bank, and the tropical hideaway will be theirs.

 

What they don't expect is a spa treatment gone loco, snails and cactus on their dinner plates, risky ocean dips, a cross-country dessert drive, a dishy doctor, or a Federale who doesn't speak English! Fortunately, some problems really can be solved with coconut cake and, if necessary, a water fight. The beachfront property - and what it takes to get them there - becomes a gift beyond their wildest wishes as these SISTER CHICKS relinquish themselves to the dreams God has for them...all under the sombrero of his Grace.

I'll be honest. This book was an enjoyable read. I give it seven out of ten stars (and that's only because I reserve the higher awards for only the best of the best of the best!)

Robin Jones Gunn books always have some kind of 'lesson' as well (most books do I guess) and this book was no different. During her time in Mexico, Melanie  spends some time learning lessons. Melanie is the type to plan and make lists and everything has to go off exactly as planned. What she learns on this trip is that sometimes it is OK to relinquish some things to God and that he will give her better than she could ever hope to expect.  

 

God wants us to trust him and relinquish our wills for his and in return he will do more in our lives than we could ever hope for, but if we continue to try to control every aspect, we will be sorely disappointed. I guess that's something I will have to work on. My ramblings are done for the day. Thanks for reading.

-erin-