I really did enjoy this book. It is a lighthearted and easy read - nothing deep about it. I did find it very inspirational to read. The women, were lifetime penpals and finally do meet as adults. I feel the author could have gone much deeper with their friendship. Summer is in denial from medical tests she has received. Noelle has grown apart from her family. But neither one discusses this until the end of the book. But I did enjoy the book and would read more from this author. ( )

I moved during the later half of 2009 and need to unpack boxes so I can find this book so I can read it and review it.

Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes is a book that will appeal to those who like the genre of Christian literature. It is the story of two women who have been penpals since childhood and meet for the first time as middle aged women. The setting for most of the book is Holland where one of the woman moved in her late teens. Much of the book reads like a travel guide with the plot being rather thin. It has an upbeat tone which rings somewhat false, and at time becomes very preachy. It attempts to create some plot tension through the angst of one of the women about a medical diagnosis, but even that doesn't ring true (I know because I've been through the identical situation). I would recommend this for a book group looking for a Christian themed novel, especially with the discussion questions at the end of the book. Overall, nothing in this book compels me to look for the other books in the series. If I hadn't received it as an early reviewer, I would not have picked this up. ( )

I received an Early Reviewers copy of Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes. This book is about the friendship between two women who have been pen pals since childhood, and about faith. When Summer learns that she needs a biopsy and may have cancer, she impulsively decides to visit her good friend Noelle in the Netherlands. Summer's visit, her friendship with Noelle, and her faith in God help to give her the strength to face the medical tests once she returns home. In turn, she helps Noelle to realize the truth about her strained relationship with her father, and helps her to move forward toward reconciliation with him. This was an enjoyable read that, while clearly Christian literature, wasn't "preachy." I had never read a Sisterchicks book before, but I am definitely going to seek out more of this author's books the next time I visit a bookstore! ( )

This book is very much like any other Sisterchicks book. It is lighthearted and fun. Some may call it a "fluff" read; however, I would not go that far. Two penpals meet each other after years of writing. Just good fun! ( )