Coming of Age in Sue Monk Kidd's the Secret Life of Bees (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780737763843)

This volume explores the life and work of Sue Monk Kidd, focusing particularly on the coming of age theme in her novel The Secret Life of Bees. The book presents readers with a collection of essays that address topics such as community as a place for transformation, Lily's development at the expense of black individualism, and the role of social consciousness and spirituality. Modern perspectives on adolescence are also presented, allowing readers to make important connections between the text and the concerns of today's world.

Author: Dedria Bryfonski
ISBN-10: 0737763841
ISBN-13: 9780737763843
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/24/2013
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.30d