This novel is about a young girl, Lily, and her search for acceptance, coping with loss and finding the truth.. Lily's mother died when she was four, the only story she knows is that she was the one to kill her mother. After years of being abused and neglected by her father Lily runs away with her "mother figure" Rosaleen, an African American servant, to a small town in South Carolina. They stumbled upon a house owned by three amazing African American ladies who own their own honey/bee business. There Lily discovers love, friendship, forgiveness, and hope. She finds truth to her past and compassion for her father. In my opinion, The Secret Life of Bees is a great novel. Sue Monk Kidd did a fantastic job in portraying the emotions of a young girl who is trying to cope with the loss of her mother and find love. As you read, it's hard not to feel attached to the characters. Slowly you start to feel what they feel. Take your time when reading this wonderful novel, before you know it the story is over but you feel as if you want to read more.
Sue Monk Kidd has also written multiple other novels through the years. Such novels are The Mermaid Chair, Traveling with Pomegranates, and Firstlight. I recommend these novels to a reader who is interested in a story that will leave a lasting impression. Giving you the feeling of love and hope.
I liked this book,but I liked the movie more. that could be because i really dont like to read. They used my Favorite kid actress in the movie also.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a movie. I'm going to have to check that out now. Thanks for mentioning that.
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