"The New York Times bestselling memoir of pilgrimage and self-discovery by Sue Monk Kidd, the author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings, and her daughter, Ann Kidd Taylor Sue Monk Kidd has touched the hearts of millions of readers with her beloved novels and acclaimed nonfiction. Now, in this wise and engrossing dual memoir, she and her daughter, Ann, chronicle their travels together through Greece and France at a time w ..."
The Mermaid Chair(Reprint) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2006 by Penguin ISBN-13: 978-0-14-303669-2, ISBN: 0-14-303669-6
"Sue Monk Kidd's The Mermaid Chair is the soulful tale of Jessie Sullivan, a middle-aged woman whose stifled dreams and desires take shape during an extended stay on Egret Island, where she is caring for her troubled mother, Nelle. Like Kidd's stunning debut novel, The Secret Life of Bees, her highly anticipated follow up evokes the same magical sense of whimsy and poignancy. While Kidd places an obvious importance on the role of my ..."
The Invention of Wings(Reprint) A Novel by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-312170-1, ISBN: 0-14-312170-7
"From the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees and the forthcoming novel The Book of Longings, a #1 New York Times bestseller about two unforgettable American womenWriting at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world.Hetty “Handful” Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns ..."
When the Heart Waits(1st Edition) Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions (Plus) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 226 Pages, Published 2006 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-114489-9, ISBN: 0-06-114489-4
"The bestselling author's inspiring autobiographical account of personal pain, spiritual awakening, and divine grace."Inspiring. Sue Monk Kidd is a direct literary descendant of Carson McCullers."—Baltimore Sun"Grounded in personal experience and bolstered with classic spiritual disciplines and Scripture, this book offers an alternative to fast-fix spirituality."—Bookstore Journal Blending her own experiences with an intimate grasp of sp ..."
The Secret Life of Bees(1st Edition) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2003 by Penguin Books Deckle Edge ISBN-13: 978-0-14-200174-5, ISBN: 0-14-200174-0
" The multimillion-copybestselling first novel by the author of The Invention of Wings, coming from Viking in January 2014 The Secret Life of Bees was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years, a Good Morning America Read This” Book Club pick and was made into an award-winning film starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, and Alicia Keys. A coming of age tale set in South Carolina in 196 ..."
God's Joyful Surprise(1st Edition) Finding Yourself Loved by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 1989 by Harperone Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-06-064581-6, ISBN: 0-06-064581-4
"The bestselling author's inspiring account of her spiritual journey into discovering the love of God."Beautifully written . . . the message and challenge of the book is profound. . . . This book will awaken your longing and set you off on your own spiritual journey." Today's Christian Woman"A joy to read from beginning to end." Virtue Magazine Sue Monk Kidd explores the thrilling possibilities of God's everlasting love. God's Joyful Sur ..."
The Book of Longings A Novel (Paperback) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 449 Pages, Published 2021 by Penguin Lcc Us Mrz 2021 ISBN-13: 978-0-14-311139-9, ISBN: 0-14-311139-6
"“An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —Associated Press “A true masterpiece.” —Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice ..."
The Invention of Wings(1st Edition) A Novel by SueMonkKidd Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2014 by Viking Deckle Edge ISBN-13: 978-0-670-02478-0, ISBN: 0-670-02478-3
"The #1 New York Times bestseller of hope, daring, and the quest for freedom taken on by two unforgettable American women, from the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees. “A remarkable novel that heightened my sense of what it meant to be a woman – slave or free . . a conversation changer.” – Oprah Winfrey, O, The Oprah Magazine “Powerful…furthers our essential understanding of what has happened among us as Americans – and why it ..."
The Secret Life of Bees(Reprint) Tie In Edition by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2008 by Penguin Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-14-311455-0, ISBN: 0-14-311455-7
"In Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees, 14-year-old Lily Owen, neglected by her father and isolated on their South Carolina peach farm, spends hours imagining a blissful infancy when she was loved and nurtured by her mother, Deborah, whom she barely remembers. These consoling fantasies are her heart's answer to the family story that as a child, in unclear circumstances, Lily accidentally shot and killed her mother. All Lily ha ..."
"Jessie Sullivan has been married half her life, and has become accustomed to her role. But when she returns to the isolated island she grew up on to establish why her mother has been behaving oddly, she is to find a lot more than she came looking for. A loving, exuberant character, who believes herself to be happy, she has forgotten a hidden part of her spirit - the part represented by the beautiful, vibrant and legendary mermaid carved ..."
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine (Plus) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2002 by Harper-One Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-06-114490-5, ISBN: 0-06-114490-8
""A masterpiece of women s wisdom." Christiane Northrup, M.D. "The journey to capture her feminine soul and live authentically . . . makes a fascinating, well-researched and well-written story." Publishers WeeklyIn celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its publication, a newly reissued edition of the bestselling author s classic work of feminine spiritual discovery, with a new introduction by the author."I was amazed to find that I ..."
The Secret Life of Bees(1st Edition) by SueMonkKidd Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2002 by Viking ISBN-13: 978-0-670-03237-2, ISBN: 0-670-03237-9
""The bees came the summer of 1964, the summer I turned fourteen and my life went spinning off into a whole new orbit, and I mean whole new orbit. Looking back on it now, I want to say the bees were sent to me. I want to say they showed up like the angel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary, setting events in motion I could never have guessed." So begins the story of Lily Melissa Owens, a plucky girl, rich in humor despite heart wrenchin ..."
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter(Updated) A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2016 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-257302-5, ISBN: 0-06-257302-0
""A masterpiece of women s wisdom." Christiane Northrup, M.D. "The journey to capture her feminine soul and live authentically . . . makes a fascinating, well-researched and well-written story." Publishers WeeklyIn celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its publication, a newly reissued edition of the bestselling author s classic work of feminine spiritual discovery, with a new introduction by the author."I was amazed to find that I ..."
" From A to Z, the Penguin Drop Caps series collects 26 unique hardcoversfeaturing cover art by Jessica Hische It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet. In a design collaboration between Jessica Hische and Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, the series features uni ..."
When the Heart Waits(Reprint) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 1992 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-064587-8, ISBN: 0-06-064587-3
" Selected as Virtue magazine's "Book of the Year" for 1991, Sue Monk Kidd's inspirational autobiographical account of personal pain, spiritual awakening, and divine grace."
The Book of Longings A Novel by SueMonkKidd Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 2020 by Viking ISBN-13: 978-0-525-42976-0, ISBN: 0-525-42976-X
""I am Ana. I was the wife of Jesus." So begins the new novel from the number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings, an extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny in a time of great despair and great hope.In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative ..."
The Mermaid Chair(1st Edition) by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2005 by Penguin ISBN-13: 978-0-7394-5966-9, ISBN: 0-7394-5966-X
"The tale of one motherless daughter's discovery of what family really means - and of the strange and wondrous place we find love."
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine by SueMonkKidd Paperback, 238 Pages, Published 2002 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-064589-2, ISBN: 0-06-064589-X
"The author's journey to capture her feminine soul and to live authentically from that soul makes a fascinating, well-researched and well-written story. Kidd's successful pilgrimage from her Southern Baptist roots and away from the patriarchal and fundamentalist Christian religious systems surrounding her is an account of anger turned to courage, creativity and love. A mid-career realization that she had lived without "real inner authori ..."
The Secret Life of Bees(1st Edition) by SueMonkKidd Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2002 by Viking Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-670-89460-4, ISBN: 0-670-89460-5
""The bees came the summer of 1964, the summer I turned fourteen and my life went spinning off into a whole new orbit, and I mean whole new orbit. Looking back on it now, I want to say the bees were sent to me. I want to say they showed up like the angel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary, setting events in motion I could never have guessed." So begins the story of Lily Melissa Owens, a plucky girl, rich in humor despite heart wrenchin ..."
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter(1st Edition) A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine by SueMonkKidd Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 1996 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-064588-5, ISBN: 0-06-064588-1
""A masterpiece of women’s wisdom."—Christiane Northrup, M.D. "The journey to capture her feminine soul and live authentically . . . makes a fascinating, well-researched and well-written story."—Publishers WeeklyIn celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its publication, a newly reissued edition of the bestselling author’s classic work of feminine spiritual discovery, with a new introduction by the author."I was amazed to find that I ..."