Long story short: "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd is a beautifully written, heartbreaking, yet uplifting book. Lily is a fourteen year old girl living in 1964 South Carolina who is way beyond her years. She has grown up on a peach farm with her abusive dad, T.Ray, and her nanny, Rosaleen. Lily's mom died when she was just a few years old, and this novel takes you on her journey to know more about her mother, and herself. On her journey, she leaves someone behind, takes someone along with her, and meets some others who will change her life. She learns about forgiveness, racism, and love.
As I said earlier, this novel is beautifully written. It's tone is very personal, and sooner or later, you will be on Team Lily and become her best friend. I highly recommend that others read "The Secret Life of Bees" if they have not already. I'm a picky reader, and this book grabbed my attention and brought me into a state where I shut out the rest of the world.
Brilliant.
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