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Companion to the blockbuster movie and bestselling novel Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, here is the funny, heartbreaking, and powerfully insightful tale that first introduced Siddalee, Vivi, their spirited Walker clan, and the indomitable Ya-Yas.
In her "family of stories," playwright Wells sets up plenty of "little altars" for the numerous members of the Walker clan to kneel at and make confession. This crazy, joyful Louisiana family has its share of secrets--from alcoholism to incest--that are slowly revealed as each person has his or her say. Readers will be most interested in the oldest daughter, Siddalee, whose sheer irreverence and consuming curiosity propels what little plot there is until she finally discovers how to forgive her family. Wells's keen sense of character and superb ear for voice unify the loose assemblage of tales. -- Library Journal
In her "family of stories," playwright Wells sets up plenty of "little altars" for the numerous members of the Walker clan to kneel at and make confession. This crazy, joyful Louisiana family has its share of secrets--from alcoholism to incest--that are slowly revealed as each person has his or her say. Readers will be most interested in the oldest daughter, Siddalee, whose sheer irreverence and consuming curiosity propels what little plot there is until she finally discovers how to forgive her family. Wells's keen sense of character and superb ear for voice unify the loose assemblage of tales. -- Library Journal
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Mary W. 
Much darker then Divine Sisters....But I can't wait to read Ya Ya's in Bloom!
Lorrie M. (This book is the prequel to "The Divine Secrets of teh Ya Ya Sisterhood". Told mainly from the perspective of a young Sidda Walker, it introduces us to her mother and her friends, the Ya-Yas. The book also relies on flashbacks told by several of the other characters that we know from "Divine Secrets".
I enjoyed this book, but the book had an overall sadder tone than "Ya-Ya".
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