Questions About The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees

by Meredith May (Goodreads Author)

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I read with my book club in April 2020 and it received much discussion. It pushed our emotional buttons with Meredith's relationship with her mother and her mother's continued behavior towards her. We loved the Grandfather. I had a question if the author would answer, what came of your brother? We came to the conclusion that maybe out of respect he was left out as to tell his own story in his own time.

Meredith May Judith, hi!
That is the number one question I get asked wherever I go to speak about the book ... what became of Matthew? (which tells me I should have…moreJudith, hi!
That is the number one question I get asked wherever I go to speak about the book ... what became of Matthew? (which tells me I should have added that update in the book!) Matthew and I are very close, he also lives in the Bay Area, he works for Apple, is married and also without kids, ran his own professional photography business for awhile, and although he is a very private person, he is proud of the book and happy to see Grandpa getting all the attention he deserves.(less)

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Will another memoir be coming our way?

Meredith May Well I like to keep my works-in-progress a secret (just in case they don't work out!), but I can say this: I am working on a second book about me and …moreWell I like to keep my works-in-progress a secret (just in case they don't work out!), but I can say this: I am working on a second book about me and my wonderfully imperfect puppy, Edith. (less)

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Would this be suitable for a 12 year old?

Meredith May Mmmmm, I'd say wait until high school; only because there is a scene when my mother gets violent with me. …moreMmmmm, I'd say wait until high school; only because there is a scene when my mother gets violent with me. (less)

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