Sunday, September 5, 2010

Assignment #3: The Secret Life of Bees

 
"The Secret Life of Bee's" is a heart inspiring story of a young girl and her journey through grief, love and life. While teaching important history about the civil rights movement in the 1960s, this nook also serves as excellent advice, guidence and opens discussions and ideas for women everywhere. Young girls especially will find this book relate-able and inspiring. The main character Lily, takes on the social injustice of the world with her whimsical adolescent mind as this 'coming of age' book takes her through a series of incidents in her life. She develops an understanding of the harsh reality of the world and people in it, but also the kindness and wisdom found in certain people. This book will leave readers encouraged and confident, thinking if Lily can do it, why can't I? 









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