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An amazing read! This reinforces the unity of women no matter what their color. The story revolves around the courage and strength of a motherless little girl being left with a heartless, bitter father with only the love of a colored hired hand turned housekeeper to sustain her need of being loved and wanted. Until while on the run from the law after saving the housekeeper from racists that would surely kill her in jail, she finds not only her mother's heartbreaking past and refuge but her own. Very mesmerizing, totally engrossing....an excellent reading experience!

A well written story of a teenager who leaves behind everything she has known in order to find out something about her mother's past. This is the type of story where the characters become your friends. You can't wait to read it and you hate to see the story end.

I love, love, love this book. I usually don't even pick up a book about a mother/daughter relationship, but this one is different. Race relations in the South, beekeeping, abuse, first love - it's got it all! Complex, deep, powerful, and funny. A great choice!

This was a wonderful story! It brings the flavor of the time period to play along with a story of growing up.

So good. One of those books that will stick with you for a long time after you've read it.

Great read! I had wanted to read this for a while & finally got a copy & it was everything I had expected & more! I couldn't put it down once I got started. I related to the main character Lily immediately & anyone who grew up in the South in the 60s would recognize lots of details that will bring back memories. I liked it so much I want to read more by this author & also check out the movie!