November 2023 - Wed., the 8th @ 7PM
The Secret Life of Bees By: Sue Monk Kidd
Discussion Questions:
1. What do the bees mean to the story? What is “the secret life of bees?”
2. Do you agree with Lily that people would rather die than forgive? Does she forgive her mother? T-Ray? Herself?
3. Do you think race was portrayed realistically in The Secret Life of Bees? What do you think Sue Monk Kidd was saying about race in this novel?
4. Talk about the sisters. Who was your favorite? Do we all need a wailing wall like May? Why do you think June was cold toward Lily? How would you describe August?
5. What were your initial thoughts before reading this story? After reading this story what impression did the book leave you with?
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