Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.
Sue Monk Kidd – The Secret Life of Bees
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Sue Monk Kidd, born on August 12, 1948, in Sylvester, Georgia, is an American author known for her novel “The Secret Life of Bees.” Before pursuing a career in writing, Kidd worked as a nurse and later as a university nursing instructor. “The Secret Life of Bees,” published in 2001, became a bestseller and was adapted into a successful film. The novel tells the story of a young girl named Lily Owens who escapes her troubled home life and finds solace with three African American sisters who keep bees. Kidd’s writing often explores themes of female empowerment, race, and spirituality, drawing from her own experiences and beliefs.