Customer Reviews

Whispers (Glenbrooke, Book 2)

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One of the reviewers said that they didn't like the characters and mentioned that the worldly guy was so false that they couldn't understand why Terri didn't see through him. I respect everyone's opinions, but I would like to offer a different perspective. When I read this book, a light bulb the size of a lighthouse came on for me because I recognized almost every guy I had ever dated in the character of Scott Robinson. And I didn't see it then just like the fictional Terri in the book because when emotions get involved, we can be very stupid - especially when we want so badly for something or someone to be what they are not. I thought this was a great book - like all of the Glenbrooke series - and I highly reccommend it!

Want a book that holds your interest? I recommend this entire series. I discovered Gunn on accident; really it was a blessing! I liked this entire series. Good wholesome values and interesting plots that intertwine with the other books.

You will want to read the entire series! Robin Jones Gunn is a fabulous Christian fiction writer and this series does not disappoint! Start with the first in the series, Secrets and make your way through! Enjoy!!!!!!

Gunn's descriptive language of the lush surroundings of Maui give you a front seat to the hillarious scenes of this great novel. Beautiful, tamale-guru Teri visits her pregnant sister and sweet grandmother in Maui, where she meets the humble and 'handicapped' Austrailian, Gordon, also a local minister. Gordon's authentic character is refreshing and charming. This book proves that true love is not only blind but is patient. In this love story you realize that wacky differences are God's way of whispering to His people, "I'm in control."; a certain lesson Teri learns in her pursuit of an old boyfriend. 'Whispers' is a true heart-warmer, one that is sure to satisfy those who live by the heart!

I started with Sunsets while I was doing a job at a Kmart and we had some down time so I sat down and started reading... I have been hooked ever since! I've been to every Kmart since looking for any new ones! I would not classify myself as a Christian book reader, if I had known ahead of time that this was a Christian series... I personally probably wouldn't even have picked it up. But, I'm glad I did.. I can't get enough! Please please PLEASE bring out more! I'm in need of more Glenbrooke!

I don't know what the problem is what that person with the nasty review. They obviously have a major deal with judging everything!! The scene that they used communion asking everyone to look in their purses for food, etc...was just showing how God can provide when something doesn't work out...that person that was complaining about that scene in her review obviously didn't get the point. There is nothing irreverant about that unless you are a systematic catholic or something. God looks on the heart not the technical stuff. Anywayz this was a fun book and i encourage everyone to read it.

I find any of Robin Jones Gunn's books a great read. The whole series is wonderful. Having never read "inspirational fiction" before, I was pleasantly surprised. I wanted to know more about the people mentioned in each book and find each character fascinating. I thought that being an "inspirational" book, religion would be everywhere in the book and sometimes that just isn't what you want to read. I found that although it is in there quite a bit, I liked what I read and learned from it as well. I thought that these books also were about people my own age (30) and it is hard to find books w/i your generation sometimes. I find her books very enjoyable and will keep them to read them over again. I recommend any of them.

Robin Jones Gunn has done it again. She has created a perfect romance from start to finish. Teri Moreno has been longing for this trip to Maui to see her sister, Anita, and last summer's love, Mark. When she arrives, things don't quite go as expected. Three men end up in her life and she doesn't know what to do. Should she choose Mark, the quiet marine biologist; Scott, her old high school crush; or Gordon, the wacky, klutzy, God-loving man? Follow Teri on an adventure that teaches her to be fair, and more importantly, listen to God.

Whispers is still my favorite book of the Glenbrooke series, although I haven't yet read Wildflowers.

I thought the characters were great. Scott got on my nerves though! Arrogant and fake as can be! I sometimes wanted to smack her and say can't you see?? but she was looking for fireworks, and they were there with Scott. It took lectures from Anita and time with Gordon and Scott revealing his true character for her to realize there's more to a relationship than fireworks.

I really liked Gordon. He sincerely loves God, and Teri, and he doesn't care who knows it, or what people think of him. I didn't see anything wrong with the communion bit. I think it was there to demonstrate how clumsy he is, but he's charming and devoted to God, so he continued with the communion service anyway, and the congregation loved it. I don't think the intent was to mock communion or degrade it. He's got some great lines and illustrations for things, like his benediction "Until that day, and may we always live today as if tomorrow were that day" and how he unknowingly explains the relationship between law and grace to Teri.

I did like Teri's struggle with law and grace and legalism, but I do kinda wish it had been developed a little more fully. It isn't a struggle that gets resolved by dancing or not dancing or an analogy.

I loved the scene at the beach where her mom and grandma told her she was in love with Gordon and she thought they were nuts and got mad. She says Gordon doesn't need her, and her mom says of course he doesn't, but he wants you! Go! And the end where he tells her he'll wait till it's a yes. I love stories like that!

I thought the book was well written, and I enjoyed it. I've read it over and over now, and I'll probably read it some more. I only wish that Teri and Gordon didn't live in Hawaii so we can find out what happens to them in the rest of the series.

Once you've read it, fireworks and whispers will never be the same.