--- product_id: 1695104 title: "The Secret Life of Bees" brand: "sue monk kidd" price: "136.59 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1695104-the-secret-life-of-bees store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 4.6/5 star rating from 35,768 readers Top 10 in Black & African American Historical Fiction Paperback edition, easy to carry The Secret Life of Bees **Brand:** sue monk kidd **Price:** 136.59 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secret everyone’s talking about—don’t miss out on this literary gem! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret Life of Bees by sue monk kidd - **How much does it cost?** 136.59 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1695104-the-secret-life-of-bees) ## Best For - sue monk kidd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sue monk kidd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Genre:** Experience a top 10 bestseller in Black & African American Historical Fiction. - • **Perfect Gift Choice:** Loved by both adolescents and adults—share a timeless story that resonates across generations. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Join over 35,000 readers who rated it 4.6 stars for its emotional depth and authenticity. - • **Portable & Accessible:** Paperback format makes it easy to carry your next favorite read anywhere. - • **Immersive Storytelling:** Dive deep into a beautifully crafted narrative that feels like living the story. ## Overview The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is a bestselling paperback novel ranked #10 in Black & African American Historical Fiction, boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 35,000 readers. Celebrated for its immersive storytelling and emotional depth, it’s a compelling read that resonates across generations. ## Description The multi-million bestselling novel about a young girl's journey towards healing and the transforming power of love, from the award-winning author of The Invention of Wings and The Book of Longings Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted Black "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily decides to spring them both free. They escape to Tiburon, South Carolina—a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by an eccentric trio of Black beekeeping sisters, Lily is introduced to their mesmerizing world of bees and honey, and the Black Madonna. This is a remarkable novel about divine female power, a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6 in Black & African American Historical Fiction (Books) | | Dimensions | 7.92 x 5.24 x 0.61 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Isbn 10 | 0142001740 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0142001745 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 352 pages | | Publication Date | January 28, 2003 | | Publisher | Penguin Books | | Reading Age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![The Secret Life of Bees - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kXIB9G0dL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Book *by on Reviewed in the United States May 28, 2024* Sue Monk Kidd is a New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees. Some of her more recent works include The Book of Longings and The Invention of Wings. The Secret Life of Bees is a novel set in South Carolina in the year 1964, and it follows the story of 14 year old Lily Owens, on her journey to discover more about her mother’s past. An incident takes place towards the beginning of the story in which Lily and her caretaker Rosaleen escape their hometown and find a new place to live. They eventually find themselves in Tiburon, South Carolina, taken in by three beekeeping sisters.This work of fiction begins with a slower pace in order to set the scene, but becomes filled with more and more significant plot points as it continues. Lily, a white teenager living in the south during a time of extreme racial discrimination, learns the secrets and wonders of beekeeping through these black sisters. The story also reveals the beauty and significance of sisterhood, womanhood, and community, to a girl who is longing for a mother she never got to know. Throughout the text, overall themes of love, grief, race, and unity are explored. The author paces the story with care, and is descriptive throughout, in order to encapsulate the duration of an entire summer. Sue Monk Kidd’s beautiful use of language allows the audience to feel submerged within the story, and deeply connect with the backgrounds and emotions of all of the characters. The text features extremely well developed characters, many of whom are eventually found to have connections with one another towards the end.Personally, I adored this book, and would easily add it to my list of favorites. At first, I will admit to having had some trouble maintaining my attention span before the story picked up pace, but when it did, it was difficult to put it down. The story is narrated from the perspective of a teenager, and there are many aspects that a young, especially female audience can relate to. Despite this story being surrounded around female characters, this is a perfect book for people of all genders and ages to enjoy. No matter what background somebody comes from, anybody can gain a lot of meaning and insight on life from this book. This novel was incredibly eye opening, simply beautiful, and the whole story is tied together perfectly towards the end. I am hoping to read more of Sue Monk Kidd’s work in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book so perfect you can't put it down *by on Reviewed in the United States March 28, 2026* A friend suggested I read this book (somehow I'd missed out on it when it was first published. I highly recommend it! I could not put it down - it's definitely a page-turner! The writing is compelling and the characters and plot lines are tenderly realistic.Although some feel this is teen literature, I feel its message spans many generations. Excellent writing, and very good insight about the biased Southern culture of the early 1960s. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Secret Life of Bees :) *by on Reviewed in the United States September 26, 2011* The Secret Life of Bees written by Sue Monk Kidd is amazing story of a young girl's journey to find out the truth about her deceased mother. The story follows fourteen year old Lily Owens, a young girl living in Sylvan, South Carolina during the civil rights era. She is raised by her father T.Ray, a peach farmer, who has been anything but fatherly towards Lily. Her mother, Deborah, passed when Lily was a young child. Lily knows very little about the death of her mother, expect for the fact that it was she who took her life. The only mother figure in her life is their African American housekeeper, Rosaleen. After a terrifying altercation while Rosaleen attempted to register to vote, both Lily and Rosaleen are forced to flee Sylvan. Lily takes along with her a few of her most prized possessions that once belonged to her mother, including a photograph of a Black Madonna with the town of Tiburon, South Carolina written on the back. Lily, longing to know the truth about her mother sets out with Rosaleen to Tiburon. Once in Tiburon they meet the three Boatwright sisters who take in Lily and Rosaleen. Lily spends the summer learning the ins and outs of beekeeping from August Boatwright the eldest of the three sisters. As it turns out Lily learns more than just about bee keeping in that summer, she learns about life, spirituality, love, strength, acceptance, and most importantly she learns the truth she`s been longing for.Sue Monk Kidd does an amazing job of creating an emotional connection between the reader and the story. She writes with such vivid description and emotion that you as a reader cannot help but feel Lily's pain. She finds a way to tell such a sad story in a beautiful and eloquent way. The Secret Life of Bees is complex and the characters have many layers that keeps the story interesting. As a reader I felt just as anxious as Lily did to learn the truth about what had really happened to her mother. You also develop personal connections with the story and its characters. We all know someone like August who is caring and compassionate for all people, and we can all relate to the grief felt when we lose someone we love. As readers we get to see Lily grow and blossom right before our very eyes. I can almost certainly guarantee you will fall in love with this emotional story and grow very fond of it's characters. Sue Monk Kidd also does an amazing job at connecting the life of a bee to situations taking place within the novel, it all really comes full circle once you've completed the book.I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys coming of age stories. Women and girls will find a deep connection to this book, especially those who have experienced the loss of a mother or someone close in their lives. The Secret Life of Bees empowering, inspirational, and a good and easy read. I found myself at times unable to close the book wanting to know more. However, I would not recommend this book particularly for a male audience. The main characters are primarily women and the issues they face are often not relatable to the average man. Overall, it's a great and enjoyable book, so get out there and read it! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secret Life of Bees - Of Mice and Men - Fahrenheit 451 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1695104-the-secret-life-of-bees](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1695104-the-secret-life-of-bees) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*