The Secret Life of Bees - by Sue Monk Kidd (Paperback)

The Secret Life of Bees is a captivating novel that delves into the transformative power of love, family, and healing.

Set in South Carolina in 1964, the story follows Lily Owens, a young girl whose life has been shaped by the blurred memory of her mother's death.

When Lily's fierce-hearted Black "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the deepest racists in town, they escape to Tiburon, where they are taken in by an eccentric trio of Black beekeeping sisters.

Through her journey with these women, Lily discovers the intrinsic sacredness of living in the world and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.

With vivid descriptions of the mesmerizing world of bees and honey, and the Black Madonna, this novel is a moving tale of self-acceptance, faith, and freedom that will resonate with readers for years to come.