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Little Altars Everywhere & Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by
Rebecca Wells (Goodreads Author)
Little Altars Everywhere
The companion to the beloved bestseller Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, here is the funny, heartbreaking, and powerfully insightful tale that first introduced Siddalee, Vivi, their spirited Walker clan, and the indomitable Ya-Yas.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
When Vivi and Siddalee Walker, an unforgettable mother-daughter team, get
...morePaperback, 579 pages
Published
February 21st 2007
(first published March 19th 1999)
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I read the Divine Secrets book first, which I liked. This book, however, was not as enjoyable. It seemed much sadder and more traumatic, and the characters were not likeable despite their struggles. I was mad and irritated and disgusted with some of them, and they did not earn my sympathy. Not that every character has to earn our sympathy, but I just didn't enjoy learning about their horrible pasts, there was little redemptive value. I really preferred the first book much more.
Her writing is so powerful. I read this so long ago but I still have it along w/ the Ya Ya book. I remember being turned on to reading after reading these 2 books. They swept me up and I remember being so completely engrossed when I read them. I love the many voices you hear in this book!
If memory serves me right, I think I liked this book better than the Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Or if memory fails me, then, it might be the other way around. Maybe I'll read it again someday. For now, "think pretty pink and blue thoughts."
*I swear this is so for-Nicole a book. ;)
*I swear this is so for-Nicole a book. ;)
While I loved Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, I wasn't a fan of "Little Alters" at all. It was heartbreaking family story, but I feel like I've just heard it all before. Maybe if I read it first before Ya Ya, I would have thought differently.
This book contains numerous brief passages of great insight expressed in beautiful prose; but overall the book is tedious to read. There's just not enough story to make this reader keep reading.
I read this book after reading the Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood in 2001. I didn't like it as much as the Ya Yas. But saw the movie of the Ya Ya sisterhood after reading both.
must read along with divine secrets and Ya Yas in Bloom. Ya-Yas in bloom is about their childhood. Again, I have all three on my bookshelf at home, and they're real treasures.
I read this not long after the Divine Secrets of the Ya ya's and this one was harder to put down. Much more interesting and more to learn about all families involved.
Clarifies some of the unanswered questions about Sidda's childhood influences. A great read on its own, but it's even better when read with the "Divine Secrets" book.
Apr 29, 2010
Sheila Mandra
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Recommended to Sheila by:
first book
i adored this book. at some points i wanted to laugh so hard, till i cried other times i wanted to cry till i laughed! i just adore this series
I lost the "it's my hometown" appeal in the second book. It wasn't a bad read, just had to push myself through it.
A must-read for all who call themselves Southern girls. Prequel to Divine Secrets.
I never seem to like the second book as well as the first but this is a great read.
I couldn't wait to read this one after finishing the first book. It was just as good!
Hated it, ruined Ya ya sisterhood totally. I actually got rid of this book
Loved this one too. A little more in depth on the characters in this one.
Read in college - did not like as much at the 1st book.
Enjoyed this book too, but not as much as the first.
Now I'm on chapter 3, and its melted my heart already :-D
Left me wanting more of these characters!
Not nearly as good as the first book
I had trouble finishing this one.
qoute it constantly...read it every 5 yrs
Not quite as compelling as Ya Ya's.
Not nearly as good as Divine Secrets
I had to read the second
Double eh!
I really enjoyed listening to this book. In addition to a great story, the reader is fabulous also.
May 20, 2012
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Rebecca Wells was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana. “I grew up,” she says, “in the fertile world of story-telling, filled with flamboyance, flirting, futility, and fear.” Surrounded by Louisiana raconteurs, a large extended family, and Our Lady of Prompt Succor’s Parish, Rebecca’s imagination was stimulated at every turn. Early on, she fell in love with thinking up and acting in plays for...more
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