The Secret Life of Bees
By: Sue Monk Kidd
Theme
The irrationality of racism
Summary
The secret life of bees is centered around a young girl, named lily who is trying to search for any answers she can get about her deceased mother, Deborah. Her father, T. Ray, has always been abusive and violent towards her and her mother. Her past has forced her to mature fast than average child should. During her journey she realizes that all she ever wanted was the feel secure, wanted and loved by those surrounding her, which she eventually finds in the Boatwright household where she finds out the truth about her mother.
Sue Monk Kidd
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