The secret life of bees

English language

Published Nov. 19, 2003 by Review.

ISBN:
978-0-7472-6683-9
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OCLC Number:
59483186

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4 stars (5 reviews)

Lily has grown up believing she accidentally killed her mother when she was four years old. Now 14, she yearns for forgiveness and a mother's love. When her only friend, a black servant, is beaten, the two become fugitives from justice, and end up following a trail left by Lily's mother.

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5 stars

This is an absolute amazing book. A wonderful story written with amazingly descriptive language. It borders on poetry at points. However, be aware that this coming-of-age story deals with childhood trauma including abandonment. It's a must read, but anyone that might be triggered, do so with fair warning. I found myself crying on multiple occasions with this book.

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Subjects

  • Mothers and daughters
  • Race relations
  • Fiction

Places

  • South Carolina