Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn is a delightful tale of travel, friendship, and handling uncertainty by taking a step forward, bravely.
From the back of the book: 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.
I love travel. It gives me life, and it teaches me so much about the vast world outside of the United States. This book provides a glimpse into a fictional trip to a new continent, one often misunderstood and under appreciated, and the friends leave changed. They return home with new perspectives and a fresh appreciation for life.
I enjoyed this book and felt as if I were on the safari with Lily and Fern. I was reminded of previous adventures and left longing for new ones.
There is wisdom given throughout the book about approaching differences, taking chances, and embracing friendship.
If you’re looking for a mostly lighthearted and fun book about an exciting place, this may be for you!
Even So, Joy 