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Book Description:
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.Members who requested this book also requested:
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Genres:Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)
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Melody L. (
18 member(s) found this review helpful.
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.
Sherrie E. (
17 member(s) found this review helpful.
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!
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
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!
12 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought I had lost it, and was just going to reorder it when my friend came over to my house with it. It is so good, I had taken it everywhere with me ! It's about a mother and daughter's relationship. It can get extremely sad, so be forewarned. It was not only a good fiction book, but offered some good life lessons as well.
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
Adored this book. Set in the south and very easy to read. Plan on reading agin in the future.
Dorothy R. (
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
I was recommended this book from a memeber of this site. I'm so glad I listen to her! Very touching story that will grab you from the start. You'll also learn alot about bees along the way!
9 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of the finest books I have ever read. This is a coming-of-age story, a powerful testimony to the redeeming quality of friendship among women and a wonderful reminder how love can heal. This is a book that should not be missed by anyone who loves literature or just a good story. I highly recommend it!!
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a really good book and unusual. It is about a white child who runs away from a father who is overcome with grief from the lost of his wife and cannot relate to a child. The child breaks her nanny out of jail and they run away together to seek her mother's family. They wind up being taken in by a 3 black women who own there own honey business. One of them was a nanny years ago to the childs' mother. This is set about the time of the civil rights movement. There are several sub stories going on, and I have not to tell you all the action or themes. I hightly recommnend the book.
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book has a magical quality that you rarely find. I loved this book. It was a wonderful story and I hated to finish it.
Dawn G. from NEWBERG, OR wrote on 6/16/2007...
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I loved this book. Very interesting characters and settings. You want the book to go on and on. Set in the south in 1964.
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Priscila Z. from ORLANDO, FL wrote on 8/28/2008...This book reminded me a bit of 'To kill a mockingbird', but it is a much easier and simple read. Nicely written and some hillarious observations by the lead character.
My whole family loved this book. You never know in life where you will find love.
Anne L. from ARDEN, NC wrote on 5/14/2008...What an amazing read!
Margaret B. from FORT POLK, LA wrote on 4/17/2008...Beautiful "girlfriend" book about the relationship between a young girl looking for a mother, and the women who once helped raise her deceased mother. Also, fascinating look at the relationship between African-Americans and whites in the 60's.
Lori O. (follow one young girls journey to discover her mother and herself
Jessie G. (Too Cute. Such a sweet book, loved every page from beginning to the end.
I loved this book. Lily's reactions to her tough and somewhat sad life are uplifting and full of spirit. The setting in the south during the tumultuous early 1960's and the facts about bees are interesting and informative. This was a book that I just couldn't put down until I had finished it.
Judy C. (Wonderful book - this was a fast read that had very interesting and lovable characters. Definately a must-read.
A. J. C. (I loved this book, highly recommend it!