Friendship for Grownups

by Lisa Whelchel

Book Review

by Linda Wakefield Kelley

Friendship for Grownups by Lisa Whelchel is a book that every Christian woman should read. Practical steps are offered to those who seek to develop "safe" relationships. I'm guessing the number of women longing for such trustworthy friendships is quite significant.

I recently joined a group on Facebook titled "Oh, I'm sorry. Did my back hurt your knife." Pretty funny, right?! And, judging by the hundreds of fans of the page, I'd say many people get what it feels like to have a friend betray your trust. Lisa Whelchel's book, Friendship for Grownups, illustrates that she can relate as well.

I was fortunate enough to hear Lisa speak at the Women of Faith Conference in Columbus recently. She explained that as a child actress on the TV show "Facts of Life" she never struggled, as most teenagers do, with having to make friends. Blair, her character on the sitcom, was popular because that's the way the script was written. Consequently, Lisa found herself in her forties trying to figure out how to develop lasting friendships. Out of that painful journey, this amazingly helpful book has been born.

The book would be ideal for a small group setting. There are questions for reflection and discussion along with each chapter. Also included are practical steps for developing and growing friendships as well as conversation prompts.

If you yearn for a committed and trustworthy connection to other women, pick up this book today. Better yet, invite a couple of ladies to join you in the journey to develop lasting friendships. Lisa tweeted recently, "Please pray that God draws women to long for friendship." Lord, that is my prayer as well.

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves" (Romans 12:9-10).

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