Read and Review: The Secret Life of Bee's

Verse of the Day: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believed on him shall not perish, but have ever lasting life.

"The streets of heaven are gold and sunny, but I'll stick my plot,

and a pot of honey, place a beehive on my grave and let the honey soak through." - May Boatwright "Secret Life of Bee's"

A tale drenched in amber liquor and topped with the unspoken love of a mother to her child are the qualities that come to mind when within the hive of Sue Monk Kidd's "The Secret life of Bee's".

My thoughts?: One of the three elements to appreciate about Kidd's kingdom of bee's is the time she allows the readers to really savor what is being presented before them. You relive the life of young Lilly Owens in her quest to find answers about her deceased mother, each drop of honey serves as a memory being sought after as pollen from a flower.

Another token to appreciate is the information in regards to bee's in real time from other books sited throughout the story. Each exert held some form of preface for the chapter ahead which I found insightful and endearing. There were topics spoken of that did not coincide with the sweetness of this charming tale but added to its lust non the less. The bitterness or dare I say, sickness of racism, an all too real and relevant reality to our protagonist and that of the world we live in, with the story taking place in South Carolina in 1964, when the scarlet flame of the KKK burned brightly in the eyes and hearts of it's people, it is not surprising when Kidd adds historical pinpoints meet up with our two protagonist Lilly and her colored care taker Rosaleen, who has been caring for her since her mothers death.

Their relationship in and of itself, is a reminder that in spite of love and speeches of equality, frictions among differences in regards to race, religion, education, politics and over individual preferences in the social arena will remain to exist until we ourselves strive to make them change for the better.

My rating: 10/10 honey combs ;), shall read again and highly suggested.

What do you believe are elements that strengthen racism, do you believe it is a core system based on ones complexion or do you believe it runs deeper? Have you ever experienced a form racial bias? lets discuss! leave your comments below!