The multi-million bestselling novel about a young girl’s journey towards healing and the transforming power of love, from the award-winning author of The Invention of Wings and The Book of Longings Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily’s … mother was killed. When Lily’s fierce-hearted black “stand-in mother,” Rosaleen, insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily decides to spring them both free. They escape to Tiburon, South Carolina–a town that holds the secret to her mother’s past. Taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sister, Lily is introduced to their mesmerizing world of bees and honey, and the Black Madonna. This is a remarkable novel about divine female power, a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.
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An absolutely wonderful read!
I loved the relationships between the women and their sense of sisterhood.
Beautiful story from beginning to end.
This is a wonderfully told story of loss, love, healing, and mother-daughter relationships.
Excellent read!
I loved it!!
Excellent read!!
a great informational read. Besides the good story, one learns a lot about bees!
A woman’s story enjoyed by a guy
I loved every moment of this book! I was surprised in the beginning that it wasn’t more about bees, but then I began to understand and it was really a fascinating and interesting story. I was sad when I finished the book – it could have gone on forever for me, and I would have been pleased! Looking forward to reading more by Sue Monk Kidd! <3
Well developed story and characters
One of my favorite books. They characters are so memorable and the story just draws you right in
Great Book.
One of the best books I have read. Made me laugh and cry.
A lovely book which is also a great movie. I recommend to anyone who has ever suffered loss and then found themselves, mainly due to that experience.
My favorite book of all time!
The characters were interesting.
I loved the warm motherly love given freely to Lilly.
Excellent writing and
rich characters.
Lovely story. Will read it again!