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“I wish you'd told me what you knew about my mother,' I said. 'How come you didn't?' 'Oh Lily,' she said, and there was a gentleness in her words, like they'd been rocked in a little hammock of tenderness down her throat. 'Why would I go and hurt you with something like that?”

Quote by Sue Monk Kidd

Book:The Secret Life of Bees
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The Secret Life of Bees

Set in the 1960s, this novel follows the journey of a young African American girl named Lily as she seeks refuge with a distant relative and becomes involved in the lives of a beekeeping family. The story delves into the complexities of race relations, the power of family, and the transformative impact of love and community. more

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Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd

Sue Monk Kidd is an American author known for her novels, particularly 'The Secret Garden' and 'The Invention of Wings'. Born on August 12, 1948, she has a passion for literature and writing from a young age. more

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