The Secret Life of Bees

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Want to know what others and professionals thought about this novel?  Well, here you are! 
 
"Amazingly enough, I've just finished reading my favorite book of all time this summer... The writing is phenomenal.  The story is superb and touching" (Michet 1).
-Countryside and Small Stock Journal    
 
"Inspiring.  Funny and sad... These memorable characters take you in...By the time you finish the book, they will have given you some memories you will keep for a long, long time.  This is Kidd's first novel.  I would like to meet more of the people who live in her imagination" (Kidd, "Life of Bees - Reviews").
-Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)
 
"Incredibly original and imaginative" (Kidd, "Life of Bees - Reviews").
-Glasgow Evening Times (Scotland)
 
"Wonderful debut novel... Poignant and compelling" (Kidd, "Life of Bees - Reviews").
-Star - Ledger, Newark NJ
 
"The stunning metaphors and realistic characters... (of) this sweeping debut novel... are so poignant that they will bring tears to your eyes" (Kidd, "Life of Bees - Reviews").
-Library Journal