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Book: The Secret Life Of Bees Author: Sue Monk Kidd Pages:336 "Living on a farm in South Carolina with her cruel, unyielding father, Lily Owens has shaped her entire life around one devastating, blurred memory-the afternoon her mother was killed, when Lily was four. Her only real companion at home has been the fierce, black woman Rosaleen, who acts as her mother. One day, when Rosaleen insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily knows it's time to spring them both free. They take off in the only direction Lily can think of, toward a town called Tiburon, South Carolina. Lily found the name of this city on the back of a picture amind the few possessions left by her mother.There they were taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters named May, June, and August. Lily thinks of them as the calendar sisters and enters their mesmerizing secret world of bees and honey. Maternal loss and betrayal. guilt and forgiveness entwine in a story that leads Lily to the single thing her heart longs for most." "There is nothing perfect," August said from the doorway. "There is only life." 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. Hope this helps you to decide to get it or not.Thanks for reading! :)Read full review
I really enjoyed the movie. I knew the book would be good. Gave the book to my 17 yr old granddaughter. She really liked it.
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Bought this book for my Junior in high school for required reading. Looked barely used and was in excellent shape. Ebay is a wonderful resource for books needed for school.
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