--- product_id: 56051670 title: "The Secret Life of Bees: A Novel Audio CD – Unabridged, 2 Jan. 2014" brand: "sue monk kiddjenna lamia" price: "VT29515" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/56051670-the-secret-life-of-bees-a-novel-audio-cd-unabridged store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Secret Life of Bees: A Novel Audio CD – Unabridged, 2 Jan. 2014 **Brand:** sue monk kiddjenna lamia **Price:** VT29515 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret Life of Bees: A Novel Audio CD – Unabridged, 2 Jan. 2014 by sue monk kiddjenna lamia - **How much does it cost?** VT29515 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/56051670-the-secret-life-of-bees-a-novel-audio-cd-unabridged) ## Best For - sue monk kiddjenna lamia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sue monk kiddjenna lamia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Secret Life of Bees: A Novel Audio CD – Unabridged, 2 Jan. 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LP+hyoKYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Unexpected Gem. *by S***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2016* Who’d have thought a novel written from the point of view of a fourteen-year-old American chapel-going girl would find favour with an agnostic British male pensioner? This one did, and how!Lily is given an authentic voice by the writer so that there’s no danger of author intrusion in this tale of prejudice, faith, injustice and coming of age. It’s always both fascinated and amazed me that the deep south of the USA, with its large population of holier than thou churchgoers was also the hotbed of slavery and racial prejudice. It’s as if the true message of the New Testament never made it through the ignorance and the concept of hypocrisy never arose. But it can’t be as simple as that, since many well-educated folk were every bit as prejudiced on the grounds of skin colour alone.This novel is set against the background of the early results of the move towards the removal of racial discrimination: a move that seems to have a long way yet to go. Some of the events are alien to the culture of rural Britain, where religion is treated with the suspicion, if not the contempt, it deserves. The unthinking cruelty, ignorance, and pointless prejudice of the times and the region are wonderfully portrayed along with the corruption of their policing system.But it is Lily’s innocent pursuit of justice that most strongly drives this story. She is an intelligent and troubled girl in search of love, and desperate for answers to the mysteries of her life. Her courage and determination, mingled with the wonderful imagination and self-preserving lies she employs to survive in a strange and alien environment, are beautifully conveyed. Character is the most important element of any novel and here we come across a cast of real, credible and interesting people. Mood, atmosphere, emotion and state of mind all rise effortlessly from the page.There are passages where little happens, but the descriptions and attention to detail carry the reader through these quiet times, preparing the ground for the upheavals and tensions that make this book a real page-turner. The portrayal of the local distortions of the Catholic faith, exemplifying how such belief systems allow myth and legend to take on the mantle of truth and fact, is cleverly interwoven into the narrative. And the references to the lives of the honey bees, that form a central theme and allegory to the tale, are well researched and fascinating in themselves.I was able to picture the countryside with its wild aspects mingled with the towns and farms, see the pink house and the orchards with their hives, appreciate the clothing and styles of the characters, and enjoy the flavours and aromas of the food they served and ate.There is sadness, brutality, joy, corruption, innocence, exploitation, ignorance, danger, exploration, love, and the first stirrings of desire in this beautifully written novel. I can’t now recall how I came across it; I suspect it was on of one of those lists of books recommended by avid readers. I’m glad I did, however, as I thoroughly enjoyed it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Life of Bees fills you with haunting images followed by a hope for a better future *by E***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2018* The Secret Life of Bees begins in the summer of 1964 with Lily, 14, and her dad T.Ray in South Carolina. Her mum had died when Lily was a very young child and ever since Lily has had a troublesome childhood. She never felt like she belonged anywhere, and her dad seemed particularly cruel and unloving. Her only glimpse of caring came from Rosaleen, the woman T.Ray took from working in the orchard to help around the house.In a world where black people were considered lower class citizens, Rosaleen did not have the best life growing up either. Together, Lily and Rosaleen navigate through the challenges of being a black woman in a white man’s world, whilst also dealing with Lily’s emotional scars of losing a mother. Although the president signed the Civil Rights Act and allowed black people to vote, there was not an immediate shift of public opinion. Lily is forced to grow up quickly when she is exposed to the truth of racism in the southern states.The pair end up on a journey to a different kind of world when they meet August and her sisters making honey in the big pink house. Lily works to resolve her conflicting feelings for her mother and the day she died, and looks to find a place where she truly belongs.Sue Monk Kidd focuses on the stories we all know about racism and the fight for equality. Her female characters show strength and determination in the face of adversity. The story feels so familiar at times but still catches your breath as it sweeps you from one emotion to another.The Secret Life of Bees fills you with haunting images followed by a hope for a better future. It balances grief with love, despair with belief, and betrayal with loyalty. Although religious themes are explored, they only serve to enhance the characters rather than getting too involved. The process of beekeeping adds another dimension and pulls the characters together. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece *by S***T on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2024* This has been one of the most beautiful books I have ever read! Emotional, heartbreaking, inspirational, tender and innocent - the story of a young girl and her journey to find peace. And so many interesting facts about the lives of bees too. I will read it time and again for the rest of my life. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/56051670-the-secret-life-of-bees-a-novel-audio-cd-unabridged](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/56051670-the-secret-life-of-bees-a-novel-audio-cd-unabridged) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*