"The Secret Life of Bees", or SLOB, is a thrilling tale of a young girl in the 1960's who goes on a journey to puzzle together her unknown past. With the help of her nanny, this young girl faces many challenges and surprises that lead her to the truth behind her past.
"Inspiring. Funny and sad.... These memorable characters take you in... By the time you finish the book, they will have given you some memories you'll keep for a long, long time. This is Kidd's first novel. I would like to meet more of the people who live in her imagination."
Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)
"Incredibly original and imaginative."
Glasgow Evening Times (Scotland)
"Wonderful debut novel... Poignant and compelling."
Star-Ledger, Newark NJ
"In this gem of a first novel, Sue Monk Kidd creates a charmed Southern place... Kidd uses the bee metaphor to craft a captivating story of self-discovery, shared pains and joys. Acclaimed for such insightful nonfiction as When the Heart Waits, Kidd the novelist promises to be equally noteworthy."
Virginia Quarterly Review
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