Ever since they met as teenagers volunteering at a conference center in Costa Rica 20 years ago, Fern Espinoza and Lily Graden have shared a close friendship, even though they live in different states. They can hardly believe it when their teen dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime--but life sure isn't what they thought it would be back when they were young.
Along with their suitcases, each woman brings along emotional baggage that weighs heavily on them. Yet the people they meet and the places they experience have the power to change their hearts--but only if they surrender to the lessons God wants to teach them in this unexpected land of emerald tea fields, graceful giraffes, and rambunctious elephants.
Pack your bags and get ready for adventure as Robin Jones Gunn invites you on a safari of the heart in this vulnerable exploration of how to move forward in faith even when the future is uncertain.
Along with their suitcases, each woman brings along emotional baggage that weighs heavily on them. Yet the people they meet and the places they experience have the power to change their hearts--but only if they surrender to the lessons God wants to teach them in this unexpected land of emerald tea fields, graceful giraffes, and rambunctious elephants.
Pack your bags and get ready for adventure as Robin Jones Gunn invites you on a safari of the heart in this vulnerable exploration of how to move forward in faith even when the future is uncertain.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Tea with Elephants is the heartwarming tale of two long-time friends who are given the chance of a lifetime. Lily Graden is gifted with a trip to Africa and she chooses her high school friend Fern Espinoza for her traveling companion. Their adventure becomes a mesmerizing tribute to friendship, Africa, and the grace and provision of a loving Heavenly Father. I found myself recalling my special friendship that began in second grade and wishing that I had been given a chance to share an adventure like this with my late friend Doris. I doubt that I will ever physically visit Africa, but I've visualized it through the magical words of Robin Jones Gunn! I've also remembered the joy of an enduring friendship.
If you're looking for a lovely, faith-filled story of a friendship that endures time and separation, grab a copy of this book!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you're looking for a lovely, faith-filled story of a friendship that endures time and separation, grab a copy of this book!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ROBIN JONES GUNN has written more than 100 books with over 6.5 million copies sold worldwide. Her Father Christmas books have been made into three Hallmark Christmas movies. The timeless Christy Miller series now continues in Christy & Todd: The College Years, Married Years, Baby Years, and the Haven Maker series. Robin's novels and non-fiction works include Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman, Victim of Grace, Praying for Your Future Husband, and Before You Meet Your Future Husband co-authored with Tricia Goyer. Her books have received multiple awards and are a favorite with book clubs and study groups. Many of Robin's books are in eBook, audiobook, large print, and foreign editions. Robin does a weekly Podcast called "Women Worth Knowing" with Cheryl Brodersen. Robin and her husband have a grown son and daughter and live in California.
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