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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Favorite Summer Reads Blogfest!


I recently finished a really, really good book called the Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.
The Secret Life of Bees is probably one of my favorite books that I've ever read! Set in South Carolina, 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells a story about a fourteen year old girl named Lily Owens, whose life is shaped around the old memory of the day her mother was killed.  Lily lives with her abusive father and their African American Godmother, Rosaleen, who is always trying to take care of Lily and defend her from T.Ray (Lily's dad.)
One day when Rosaleen goes out to cast her vote, taking Lily with her, Rosaleen insults the three most racist men in town.  Lily is frightened by the men so much that she escapes to Tiburon, South Carolina with Rosaleen.  Lily believes that this place hold the secrets to her mother's past.  Taken in my a warmhearted and loving trio of black beekeeping sisters, Lily is introduced to their magical world of bees and honey and the black Madonna.  This book is a MUST READ!  I would definitely recommend it!  This is one of my favorite summer reads, because it shows an immense image of female power.  Sue Monk Kidd uses a whole lot of very descriptive language as well in The Secret Life of Bees.  I personally love descriptive language!  This was such a great summer reading book, definitely one of my favorites!

Thanks,
Alyssa :)


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15 comments:

  1. Cherie ReichAugust 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I've heard a lot of good things about The Secret Life of Bees. It sounds like a great book and one that my sister and I would enjoy.

    Thanks for participating in the blogfest! :)

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  2. AlyssaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    You're welcome! :D

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  3. JessAugust 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Sounds like a really good book!

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  4. AlyssaAugust 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks Jess! :)

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  5. Theresa MilsteinAugust 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thank you for the review.

    A couple of years ago, I bought this book. I read a chapter or two, but put it down. Maybe the content wasn't good for my frame of mind at the time Now I want to give it another chance.

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  6. AlyssaAugust 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Yes! You should! It's really good once you start to get deeper into the story. And thanks for following! :)

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  7. Christine RainsAugust 26, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I've heard of the book, but never had anyone say they've read it. I will have to add it to my TBR list now. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  8. AlyssaAugust 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    You're welcome! :)

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  9. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I sooo want to read this, as I have recently seen the film. Great suggestion for a summer read :O)

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  10. AlyssaAugust 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I want to see the film really badly! And the book is really, really good, you should read it! :)

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  11. JessAugust 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hey Alyssa I've given you a blog award over at my site... stop by and pick it up when you can!

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  12. AlyssaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Thanks!!

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  13. David P. KingAugust 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Hey, Alyssa!

    I gave you a shout-out on my blog today! :)

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  14. AlyssaAugust 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks so much!! :D

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  15. caspersmomAugust 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Goodness, this is the book of the month right now at our library. Guess I'll have to read it too.

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