Emmy asked this question about The Secret Life of Bees:
I read the whole book... Where the hell were the bees??
Sunny Yu The bees are one of the most important parts of the story. At the start of each chapter, the author carefully chooses a quote about bees that represen…moreThe bees are one of the most important parts of the story. At the start of each chapter, the author carefully chooses a quote about bees that represent the core of the story, whether the strength of the queen (females/mom) or the relationship between bees (maternal connections). The symbolism is very beautiful. (less)
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by Sue Monk Kidd (Goodreads Author)
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