YA-YAS IN BLOOM

by Rebecca Wells | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0060195347 Global Overview for this book
Registered by jillmari3 of Lake Worth, Florida USA on 4/29/2005
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Journal Entry 1 by jillmari3 from Lake Worth, Florida USA on Friday, April 29, 2005
Mom bought this for me during my CA visit -- can't wait to read!

From Booklist
Ya-Ya sisters, rejoice: your long wait for the sequel to Wells' divine best-seller, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (1996), is over. Vivi, Teensy, Necie, and Caro, those spirited Ya-Ya sisters, are back with even more raucous tales of their lifelong friendship. Bursting with details of the sisterhood's origins, the sequel also introduces the next generation, aka the Petites Ya-Yas, and even their offspring's offspring, the Tres Petites Ya-Yas. Every bit as joyful as the original, Ya-Yas in Bloom exposes the irrepressible Ya-Yas' formidable impact on their staid Louisiana bayou town of Thornton. From the beginning, the Ya-Yas' earthy blend of Cajun mysticism and Catholic catechism put them at odds with the town's more conservative citizens, a fact they found infinitely more amusing than annoying. But when old wrongs come home to haunt the sisterhood, the next generations of Ya-Yas are threatened in profound and frightening ways. Armed with their irreverent philosophy, infectious humor, and implacable loyalty, the sisterhood proves that true friendship will always prevail. And just as it does among the best of friends, the conversation in Wells' second Ya-Ya saga picks right up where the first left off, without missing a beat. Uplifting, uproarious, saucy and smart. Carol Haggas
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Journal Entry 2 by pashmack from Lake Worth, Florida USA on Friday, May 6, 2005
Received from jillmari3 today. I am looking forward to revisiting the Ya-Yas, and will get started this evening. Thank you, jillmari3, for starting this ring.

Journal Entry 3 by pashmack from Lake Worth, Florida USA on Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Just finished putting this in an envelope to send to BoosterJ28. I have kind of mixed feelings about the book. While I love the characters, and have enjoyed all three of the books about them, this book left me with some feelings that I need to sit and think on. While reading the previous two books, I remember thinking how wonderful to have such a close-knit group of friends to form a life-long circle of support and safety. In this book, the vignettes about two other local women (a mother and daughter) made me think about the exclusivity of the group, even across generations. I thought back to the previous two books, trying to remember how the Ya-Yas treated those outside their cohesive group. I just couldn't remember, and have released the books, so couldn't check. I felt really sad for those two women, and for all women and girls who are on the outside of a group like the Ya-Yas, longing to be a part of something so special. I was glad that at least one of the Ya-Yas showed great compassion to these women after all was said and done (trying not to reveal too much so I don't spoil the story.) All in all, it was a pretty good read, and I thank you, jillmari3, for sharing.

Journal Entry 4 by JillyEnFuego from Coconut Creek, Florida USA on Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Received from pashmack last night...I cannot wait to read it!

Journal Entry 5 by JillyEnFuego from Coconut Creek, Florida USA on Monday, June 6, 2005
I read the Divine Secrets first and fell in love with this crew.
Then I read Little Altars and fell further...but I really enjoyed the way that one was formatted as a bunch of short stories, so I was really excited to see this one is formatted similarly.

Without giving any spoilers, I enjoyed the way they included some outsider POV stories. Does anyone else remember Edythe from the camping trip in Divine Secrets? I thought that was great how they tied it in.

I enjoyed how the zany short stories tied together into a sort of cohesive ending in this book, too. I got the feeling this is the last book of Ya-Ya history she will be putting out.

I am glad I got to read it, thanks other Jill!

Journal Entry 6 by JillyEnFuego from Coconut Creek, Florida USA on Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Mailed to Fonda...enjoy!

Journal Entry 7 by fonda from Iowa City, Iowa USA on Saturday, June 18, 2005
got the book in the mail earlier this week. Started it yesterday. So far, I am liking it.

Journal Entry 8 by fonda from Iowa City, Iowa USA on Friday, June 24, 2005
I was delighted to read this.
I laughed out loud near the ending - and my whole family did too, as I read each of them the part the caused the laughter. Have fun with this book.

Being sent today to IvyGirl.

Journal Entry 9 by IvyGirl from Chelsea, Oklahoma USA on Sunday, July 3, 2005
Will read soon!

Journal Entry 10 by IvyGirl from Chelsea, Oklahoma USA on Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Although I didn't read "Little Altars..." so only have "Divine Secrets..." to compare this one to, I really didn't care for it. It seemed more like the author wanted to tell cute stories about the four friends, rather than give us a tight novel full of conflict, heartache, and joy. It just couldn't hold my interest.

Journal Entry 11 by IvyGirl at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Dallas, Texas USA on Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Released 18 yrs ago (7/18/2005 UTC) at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in Dallas, Texas USA

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Sending it on to next Bookring participant in TX. Hope you like it more than I did!

Journal Entry 12 by cadelagarza from Dallas, Texas USA on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Recieved this in the mail about a week ago, finally got my internet fixed to post this on here. It is on my list of books to read next.

Journal Entry 13 by cadelagarza from Dallas, Texas USA on Friday, January 13, 2006
I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. It had a lot of cute stories, but nothing that had me sitting at the edge of my seat. This is off to Oldreader.

Journal Entry 14 by oldreader from Colorado Springs, Colorado USA on Saturday, February 18, 2006
just arrived.2 ahead of this.

Journal Entry 15 by oldreader from Colorado Springs, Colorado USA on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
I love these books.There is something of my childhoood in these.They are a nostalgic fiction and a lot of fun to read.Will get in the mail within a week.

Journal Entry 16 by oldreader at US Post in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, March 17, 2006

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