Retro Reads

The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd

Apparently, my first book club meeting EVER took place at Scott Highlands Middle School.  Aha, I remember it now.

I could not identify with a soul who worked at that school and cried every night from job frustration.  But, alas I connected with others over books.  Reading does save lives, I guess.


This is what I felt the book wanted to say:
 There are moments in life that change everything and develop a sense of knowing one's own power.  In the end, we find a mother that exists in every one of us and know we can carry the torch.

When I finished this book I felt as if I understood how it was to lose your north star (your mom) and find her again.  Strength renewed.

"When you're unsure of yourself, when you start pulling back into doubt and small living, she's the one inside saying - Get up from there and live like the glorious girl you are."

I should probably read this one again ten years later.  My how life has changed.