Review "A moving first novel...Lily is an authentic and winning character and her story is compellingly  told. The bees presage her journey toward self-acceptance, faith and freedom that is at the heart of this novel." —USA Today"Inspiring. Sue Monk Kidd is a direct literary descendant of Carson McCullers." —The Baltimore Sun "Fully imagined...the core of this story is Lily's search for a mother, and she finds one in a place she never expected." —The New York Times Book Review"This is the story of a young girl's journey toward healing, and of the intrinsic sacredness of living in the world. Simply wonderful." —Anne Rivers Siddons""The stunning metaphors and realistic characters are so poignant they will bring tears to your eyes." —Library Journal"Kidd has written a triumphant coming-of-age novel that speaks to the universal need for love" —New Orleans Times-Picayune"The chapters...dance on the edges of 'Magical Realism,' that blend of the fabulous and the ordinary that can invest a tale with a sense of wonderment, as is the case here." —Richmond Times-Dispatch"I am amazed that this moving, original, and accomplished book is a first novel. It is wonderfully written, powerful, poignant, and humorous, and deliciously eccentric. Do read it." —Joanna Trollope"A wonderful novel about mothers and daughters and the transcendent power of love." —Connie May Fowler"A truly original Southern voice." —Anita Shreve"It's as if Kidd loaded up a take-home plate with treats, and you said 'Oh, I couldn't,' and then scarfed it down in the car on the way home." —Entertainment Weekly"The tale of one motherless daughter's discovery of what family really means—and of the strange and wondrous places we love." —The Washington Post About the Author SUE MONK KIDD is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels, The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair, and the memoirs Traveling with Pomegranates, which she wrote with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor, The Dance of the Dissident Daughter, When the Heart Waits, as well as Firstlight, a collection of her early writings. The Secret Life of Bees has spent more than 125 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was adapted into an award-winning movie starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys. The Mermaid Chair, a #1 New York Times bestseller, was adapted into a television movie. Both of her novels have been translated into more than 24 languages. The recipient of numerous literary awards, Sue lives with her husband on an island off the coast of Florida. See all Product description
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Peaceful Experience!
I related to the story a lot.I've been going through some troubles myself. I could feel the story healing me as I progressed through the chapters.I liked the clever description the author used for the littlest of things. It made me smile. Her characters were pretty basic, except for May, who steals the show, in my opinion.Anyway, I have no clue how did I come across this book, but I'm really glad that I did.Cheers!
B**A
The book is a reader's delight and un-putdownable
The book is a reader's delight and un-putdownable. The author has skilfully mingled the life of bees with the journey of a young girl in search of her freedom and identity. It also beautifully articulates the goodness of human nature, irrespective of ethnicity.
N**A
Worth Indulging.
Unique and engrossing plot.Loses focus sometimes but well written book.
V**T
Amazing
Amazing and good deliveryHard cover and sturdy
P**.
Unsatisfied
Old used one
A**I
Five Stars
great
S**A
Five Stars
A simply engrossing book!A must read!!
K**K
Review
| Book Review | The Secret Life of Bees.•"women made the best beekeepers 'cause they have a special ability built into them to love creatures that sting." - Sue Monk Kidd.•This was one of those books that I accidentally stumbled upon at the store. I began reading it as soon as I got back home and it took me a while to complete it. This book isn't difficult considering how it's set in the '60s but the heaviness of it made me take it real slow. In some ways, this book reminded of The Help not because it addresses the plight of colored people but because of the beautiful way in which things have been explained. There are a lot of stunning quotes that puts human perspectives in line but what makes it more special is that they have been explained through the lives of bees.•Lily Owens is an unhappy teenager who lives with her hateful father. With her mother having died years ago, Lily holds on to pieces of her memory and finds solace in the swarm of bees that enter her room every night. T Ray, her father hires a colored help to look after Lily. Rosaleen is a big woman who comes around to love Lily in her own way and when she gets into trouble with white men, Lily devises a plan and rescues her from jail. With her father's constant abuse, Lily decides to run away from home carrying few clothes and a picture of her mother clicked in Tiburon. She takes this as a sign and reaches Tiburon with Rosaleen to know more about her mother's past. In the new town, Lily traces back her mother's past to a bring pink house in which reside three colored sisters. May, June and August take Lily and Rosaleen under their wing.•August, eldest of the sisters is a beekeeper and it is here that Lily finds her home. She learns about the secrets that bees keep within their colony and is stunned by the role they play in making the world a better place. Through beekeeping, August teaches Lily the values of life. You have to remember that this story takes place back when colored folks were treated inhumanely and this is why there's a lot of pain and loss that presses upon the readers. But there's also a lot about love and acceptance that feels like a soothing balm.•Part of why I loved this book is for the characters that are beautifully written. While it's tough to choose one, mine was easily August. August is what resilience and compassion rolled into one looks like. Displaying strong maternal instincts, she's the one who keeps the family intact. Lily's questions about her mother are finally answered and with it comes a sense of understanding. I wish I had read this earlier but I'm also glad that I happened to read it at the right time. This novel is a beautiful art that needs to be passed down to generations.•Rating - 5/5
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