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Book Review of The Secret Life of Bees

The Secret Life of Bees
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Beautiful story! I didn't want to put the book down. It was exciting to experience the relationship between Lily and Rosaleen as they set out on a journey to Tiburon to learn more about Lily's mom. During their journey they met three sisters (beekeepers) and were taken in by them. The story is about these women and their relationship with one another. It was heart-warming to me to see these people living in a "colorless" society during the 1960's. It brought back memories of how things were in the US before and during the Civil Rights Movement. A family does not have to be traditional...family is what you make of it and your relationship with others. I found this story to be filled with love, hope, and inspiration!