The Secret Life...

My goodness..."The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd totally just rocked my socks.

It all started on an unusually warm Friday night in September, when my best friend and I went to go see "A Family That Preys". Now...I love Tyler Perry, but that movie detracted from my life. HOWEVER, Lou and I got to see a trailer for the movie "The Secret Life of Bees"....we both became very excited. I, because my celebrity crush (Nate Parker from "The Great Debaters") is in it, and Lou, because it is one of her favorite books of all time. She turns to me and says "we have to read this book"....only to say, about a month and some later, I am a pridefully joined the group of women who call this book one of their favorite books of all time. Great read. And what I really liked was the great one-liners sprinkled throughout the book. I want to encourage you guys to read this book BEFORE seeing the movie. I know, I know....the temptation is strong, but be strong! Indulge in a Penguin Classic, will ya? Just to make me happy and then jump on the Hollywood bandwagon. Now, I am not saying that the movie won't be good...for I am about to go pay $11.00 to go see it....I am banking on it to be a pleasurable experience. HOWEVER, I know that there is nothing like a good book. Amen for GREAT WRITING. Just what I needed in this crazy world of economic downturn, incompetent presidents, and just hatred in many realms of society. This book speaks to the wonder of love and the power of love. Call it a chick book/flick...call it what you want. But I am better for having read it. Amen.

Shout out to Sue Monk Kidd for a great classic.