Sue Monk Kidd

Novelist · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1948 · age 78

Sue Monk Kidd is an American writer from Sylvester, Georgia. She is best known for her historical novels, which frequently deal with themes of race, feminism, and religion and include The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings.

Sue Monk Kidd is read about 112 times a day, in 20 languages.

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2002“It is the peculiar nature of the world to go on spinning no matter what sort of heartbreak is happening.”In their wordsThe Secret Life of Bees (2002)Read the whole statement

“It was the oldest sound there was. Souls flying away.”In their wordsThe Secret Life of Bees (2002)Read the whole statement

“People who think dying is the worst thing don't know a thing about life.”In their wordsThe Secret Life of Bees (2002)Read the whole statement

“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.”In their wordsThe Secret Life of Bees (2002)Read the whole statement

“Where had I been that I didn't know about imaginary friends? I could see the point of it. How a lost part of yourself steps out and reminds you who you could be with a little work.”In their wordsThe Secret Life of Bees (2002)Read the whole statement

“In a weird way I must have loved my little collection of hurts and wounds. They provided me with some real nice sympathy, with the feeling I was exceptional.”In their wordsThe Secret Life of Bees (2002)Read the whole statement

1948Born12 August 1948

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When it's time to die, go ahead and die, and when it's time to live, live. Don't sort-of-maybe live, but live like you're going all out, like you're not afraid.
2002 · The Secret Life of Bees (2002), Own words
We walked along the river with the words streaming behind us like ribbons in the night.
2002 · The Secret Life of Bees (2002), Own words
There is nothing perfect. There is only life.
2002 · The Secret Life of Bees (2002), Own words