The Secret Life of Bees

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• 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd

  Set in 1964 during the Civil Rights movement, this delightful tale is about one girl's search for her (long dead) mother. At 14 years old Lily Owens does not know much about life. Nor does she know much about her mother whom died in an accident when ... (read full critics)

  readingmatters published on Mon, 27 Sep 2010

• The Secret Life of Bees By Sue Monk Kidd

  There's a sweet new voice in the world of Southern fiction, and it would be wise to listen. Known primarily for her books about spirituality (The Dance of the Dissident Daughter), Sue Monk Kidd now offers us her first novel, The Secret Life of Bees. ... (read full critics)

  bookpage published on Sat, 11 Sep 2010

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  I had a hard time getting into this book, but when I finished I did enjoy it. I look forward to reading it again for a book discussion.

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  Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. 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 ... (continue)

  Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. 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 fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina--a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love--a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.

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  meganzing said on Sep 30, 2007 | Add your feedback

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  A bit soppy for me

  I enjoyed the book and the story, but towards the end it seemed to fall into a soppy, comforable ending

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  lankylad said on May 1, 2012 | Add your feedback

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  Lovely

  I love the story, and love August and the bees.

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  Arabd said on Sep 2, 2010 | Add your feedback

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  I came across this book(in my daughter's shelf) when I had just known my mother had a cancer. I can say this lecture was a good way to think about our relationship and get over my starting grief. It is a charming story about mothers and daughters.

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  Mariaadelecipolla3 said on May 27, 2010 | Add your feedback

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  The first half of this book is interesting for the strange smell and taste of honey you can perceive.
  The second half is a bit boring and repetitive.

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  Stefania said on Mar 27, 2010 | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Paperback 384 Pages
• ISBN-10: 0755330021
• ISBN-13: 9780755330027
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing Ltd
• Pub date: Jul 25, 2005
• Dimensions: 1161 mm x 710 mm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding, Others and eBook
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