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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

by Sue Monk Kidd
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  • Jan 1, 2002, 320 pages
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  • Jan 2003, 320 pages
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Debbie Rios

This book was awesome!! My best friend lent me her book and urged me to read it. I couldn't put it down until I was done. I'm going to go buy several copies of the book to share with other friends and family.
hannah

Just and absolutely excellent book. I am looking forward to our book club meeting tonight. Can't wait to hear all different opinions. My favorite character was August. Iam recommending this book to my cousin who loves in Scotland. Thank You Sue Monk Kidd!
Charlotte

Thoroughly enjoyable and moving. I couldn't put it down.
Sue B.

Loved this book -- it read as smooth as poetry and was just delightful in its metaphors!
Jamie

Usually I have problems finding books I enjoy but not with this book. I absolutely loved this book and could not put i down. I definately reccomnd this to all.
Conni

Loved this book!!!!

Conni
Charlisa

So Good.
This book was very interesting and it kept me excited to read.
Madison

Success
The bonds created at birth by a mother and a daughter, are exceptionally rare, and Sue Monk Kidd has done an amazing job at showing that even the daughter of a mother she barely knew, can create even the strongest love and the most willing power to succeed in what she puts her mind to.

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