Kidd, Sue - The Secret Life of Bees (Hardback)

In The Secret Life of Bees, fourteen-year-old Lily Owens lives with her harsh father and haunted memories of her dead mother. When her caretaker Rosaleen insults some racists and is jailed, Lily decides to flee with her to escape their bleak life. Their destination is Tiburon, South Carolina — home of the Boatwright sisters, black beekeepers living with a mysterious past and deep spiritual strength. There, Jelly, May, and August take Lily in, and she begins to discover layers of love, forgiveness, and what it means to be part of a family.

Sue Monk Kidd’s novel weaves together themes of race, grief, female power, and spiritual quest. It’s a story about what sustains us when roots feel broken, and how communities built with care can help heal deep wounds.

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