The Sisterhood of Unlikely Friends
She's spent a lifetime keeping her heart under lock and key. Now others are reaching out. But is she ready to receive them?
At forty-two, fiercely independent Jess Becker is starting over in Kansas City with minimal furniture, two houseplants, and a newfound faith. After a lifetime of poor choices, she's determined to finally get it right.
When she befriends her fourteen-year-old neighbor and agrees to drive her to church, she's swept into a caring community where she meets Reva, a wise mentor figure, and Austie, a troubled young woman. Jess reluctantly opens her home to pizza nights with her new friends, unwittingly opening her heart to a sisterhood of faith.
Just as these relationships begin reshaping her carefully controlled life, Jess receives news that changes everything. Now she must decide whether to accept the very help she's been trying to give others or risk losing everything she's worked so hard to build.
"A powerful message of grace and hospitality to new and mature Christians alike, Brunsvold brings Bible application to life through fiction."--Library Journal
Sara Brunsvold presents an authentic story about the transformative power of community, exploring themes of vulnerability, redemption, and the courage it takes to let others in. Perfect for readers of Christian women's fiction and inspirational stories about female friendship, faith, and belonging.
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Book club questions for The Sisterhood of Unlikely Friends by Sara Brunsvold
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Which character did you relate to the most? Why?
Why was it so hard for Jess to be open about what was going on in her life? Was her struggle with honesty understandable?
Jess, Reva, Austie, and Kyla are so different. Why do you think they bonded so well?
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Create My ClubBoth Jess and Reva cite hymns as being influential in their lives. How have hymns or other songs added value to your life?
Each of the primary characters had someone who helped them turn a corner. For example, Jess had Tillie Watts and Reva had her coworker Jackie. Do you have a Tillie or Jackie? Tell the group about that person.
The “one another” verses in the New Testament played a central role in the book. Which one-another instruction stuck with you the most? Why?
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