The Secret Life of Bees
7 journalers for this copy...
This was slow to start but about 3/4 into it, it picks up and makes you think more.
from back cover:
Set in South Carolina in 1964, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted black "stand-in mother" Rosaleen insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily decides to spring them both free. They escape to Tiburon, South Carolina-a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters, Lily is introduced to their mesmerizing world of bees and honey, and the Black Madonna. This is a remarkable novel about divine female power, a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.
from back cover:
Set in South Carolina in 1964, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted black "stand-in mother" Rosaleen insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily decides to spring them both free. They escape to Tiburon, South Carolina-a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters, Lily is introduced to their mesmerizing world of bees and honey, and the Black Madonna. This is a remarkable novel about divine female power, a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.
Released 19 yrs ago (9/18/2004 UTC) at
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sending to JDT as part of bookrelay trade
sending to JDT as part of bookrelay trade
Happy to have this copy of a book I thought was wonderful - to re-read and share.
Thanks so much, shellyann!
Released to BCer BayAreaBookie at our January meet-up yesterday.
Enjoy!
Thanks so much, shellyann!
Released to BCer BayAreaBookie at our January meet-up yesterday.
Enjoy!
GThis has been on my "want to Read" list and I was happy to receive it from a fellow Bookcrosser at our monthly Meet-Up.
This sat on my TBR bookshelf for well over a year, I am embarrassed to admit. And why it took so long to read this delightful book is beyond me.
Taking it to our monthly meeting tonight in hopes that someone else will take it home and read it in less time than it took me!
Taking it to our monthly meeting tonight in hopes that someone else will take it home and read it in less time than it took me!
Journal Entry 7 by BayAreaBookie at Starbucks - Dublin Ave. & Regional in Dublin, California USA on Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (5/8/2007 UTC) at Starbucks - Dublin Ave. & Regional in Dublin, California USA
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Given to Caligula03 at our monthly meet-up.
Given to Caligula03 at our monthly meet-up.
Picked up at tonight's meeting.
An excellent book. Zach's my favorite character, even if he's just a minor one.
Journal Entry 10 by caligula03 at Panera Bread - 7030 Amador Plaza Rd. in Dublin, California USA on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (11/11/2008 UTC) at Panera Bread - 7030 Amador Plaza Rd. in Dublin, California USA
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Taking to the next meeting.
Taking to the next meeting.
(really nice seeing a new journal entry on this book that's been travelling over 4 years. Just saw the recently-released movie - and thought it was wonderful!
Journal Entry 12 by caligula03 at RABCK in Family Member, Family Member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, October 27, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (11/2/2008 UTC) at RABCK in Family Member, Family Member -- Controlled Releases
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Off to Flicki to complete a relay offer.
Off to Flicki to complete a relay offer.
This one actually goes to Flicki.
This book has arrived some time ago. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the internet because I moved. Registered now, though! :-) Thanks a lot for sharing! :-)
Finally got to reading this. Such a nice book! I really enjoyed it, especially all those bee facts woven into the story! :-) It is both very sad and very magic, but also very cheery after all.
Journal Entry 16 by ChrissyHam from Bristol, not specified not specified on Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Dropped through my postbox this morning. Thanks Flicki! I'm looking forward to reading this.
Journal Entry 17 by ChrissyHam from Bristol, not specified not specified on Friday, February 12, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were believable and the story rattled along nicely. It feels like it's destined to be a 'modern classic' reminded me a bit of To Kill a Mockingbird, which is high praise!
Journal Entry 18 by ChrissyHam at Aankomsthal 2 in Schiphol Airport, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Friday, February 12, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (2/11/2010 UTC) at Aankomsthal 2 in Schiphol Airport, Noord-Holland Netherlands
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Left this book at the aiport in the hopes it finds a traveller in need of a good read.
Left this book at the aiport in the hopes it finds a traveller in need of a good read.