New Releases by Sue Monk Kidd

Der New-York-Times-Bestseller über die Kunst des Schreibens und über die Kraft, die eigene Stimme zu finden. Von der Autorin des internationalen Bestsellers »Die Bienenhüterin« Erst in der Mitte ihres Lebens, als ihre Kinder fast erwachsen waren, fasste Sue Monk Kidd den Entschluss: Ich werde Schriftstellerin. Damit begann eine Reise, die nicht nur ihr Leben, sondern auch ihr Innerstes veränderte. In »Vom Schreiben und Leben« nimmt uns die Bestsellerautorin mit auf einen Weg voller Inspiration und Kreativität. Sie erzählt von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen, von Euphorie, Rückschlägen und Erfolgen. Sie nimmt uns mit an die Schreibstätten großer Autorinnen wie Virginia Woolf, Maya Angelou und Harper Lee. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Überzeugung: Schreiben ist mehr als Technik – es ist ein Akt der Seele. Wer diesen inneren Quell entdeckt, findet nicht nur Worte, sondern auch Mut und Sinn. Dieses Buch ist Memoir, Wegweiser und spirituelle Begleitung zugleich – eine Einladung, die eigene Kreativität neu zu entdecken und dem Leben eine tiefere Stimme zu geben.

From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings: an intimate work on the mysteries, frustrations, and triumphs of being a writer, and an instructive guide to awakening the soul. When Sue Monk Kidd was in high school, a home economics teacher wrote a list of potential occupations for women on the blackboard: teacher, nurse, librarian, secretary. “Writer” was nowhere to be found. On that day, Kidd shut the door on her writerly aspirations and would not revisit the topic until many years later when she announced to her husband and two children that she was going to become a writer. And so began her journey into the mysteries and methods of the writerly life… In Writing Creativity and Soul, Sue Monk Kidd will pull from her own life and the lives of other writers—Virginia Woolf, Maya Angelou, Harper Lee, and many others—to provide a map for anyone who has ever felt lost as a writer. At the heart of this book is the unwavering belief that writing is a spiritual act, one that draws inspiration from the soul, that wellspring of creativity between imagination and feeling. Once you tap into that part of yourself, said Maya Angelou, there are only three more things you need as a writer: something to say, the ability to say it, and, perhaps most difficult of all, the courage to say it. Equal parts memoir, guidebook, and spiritual quest, Writing Creativity and Soul is a pilgrimage and a touchstone, a journey into the transformational force of the imagination and the creative genius that lies in the unconscious.

Akik azt hiszik, hogy a halálnál nincsen borzalmasabb, semmit sem tudnak az életről. A méhek titkos élete az elmúlt évtizedek egyik legnagyobb könyvsikere: több mint száz héten át szerepelt a New York Times bestsellerlistáján, több mint hatmillió példányban kelt el az Egyesült Államokban, díjnyertes mozifilm és musical is készült belőle, és harminchat nyelvre fordították le. 1964, Dél-Karolina. Lily Owens tizennégy éves, édesanyját kiskorában vesztette el. Dajkája Rosaleen, aki nagyon szereti Lilyt. Rosaleen harcos kiállással védelmezi a feketék jogait, ezáltal összetűzésbe kerül a városban élő elvakult rasszistákkal. Lily kezdeményezésére elszöknek Tiburonba, a kisvárosba, amely anyja emlékét őrzi. Lilyt három lánytestvér fogadja be, akik méhészkednek, és beavatják a lányt a fekete Mária-kép történetébe. Sue Monk Kidd 1948-ban született Georgiában. Első regénye A méhek titkos élete, amellyel rögtön óriási sikert aratott és minden idők egyik legkedveltebb szerzőjévé vált. További regényei - A sellő legendája, Szárnyak nélkül, szabadon, Vágyak könyve - egytől egyig New York Times bestsellerek lettek. Két gyermekük van, jelenleg Észak-Karolinában él férjével. „Megrendítő első regény. Lily hiteles karaktere azonnal belopja magát az olvasó szívébe, a története pedig lebilincselően van elbeszélve. A méhek előre sejtetik Lily önelfogadás, hit és szabadság felé vezető útját, ami a regény legfontosabb mondanivalója.” - USA Today „Inspiráló könyv. Sue Monk Kidd egyenes ági irodalmi leszármazottja Carson McCullersnek.” - Baltimore Sun „Eredeti képzelőerővel megírt könyv... a történet homlokterében Lili anyakeresése áll, aki épp egy olyan helyen talál magának egyet, ahol csöppet sem számított rá." - New York Times „A döbbenetes metaforák és az élethű karakterek annyira szívbe markolóak, hogy könnyet csalnak az olvasó szemébe.” - Library Journal „Kidd regénye egy diadalmas felnövéstörténet, amely a szeretet iránti egyetemes szükségletről szól.” - New Orleans Times-Picayune „A fejezetek...a »mágikus realizmus« határmezsgyéjén, azon a meseszerű és a hétköznapi különös elegyén táncolnak, ami könnyen ámulatba ejti az olvasót. Itt is ez történik.” - Richmond Times-Dispatch „Egyszerűen hihetetlen, hogy ez a megindító, eredeti, és csiszolt könyv egy első regény. Csodálatosan van megírva, erőteljes, szívbe markoló, humoros és jólesően különc. Feltétlenül olvassák el!” - Joanna Trollope „Csodálatos regény anyákról, lányaikról és a szeretet transzcendens erejéről.” - Connie May Fowler „Olyan, mintha Kidd finomságokkal telepakolt volna egy ételes dobozt, amire mi azt mondjuk, hogy ó, köszönöm, nem fogadhatjuk el, aztán a kocsiban hazafelé behabzsoljuk az egészet.” - Entertainment Weekly „Egy anyátlan lány meséje annak a felfedezéséről, hogy mit is jelent a család valójában, s azokról a furcsa és csodálatos helyekről, amiket szeretünk.” - Washington Post

Em O livro dos anseios, Sue Monk Kidd apresenta uma inspiradora história de amor, sonhos e perseverança, a narrativa de uma mulher que nunca perde a esperança de se tornar mais do que aquilo que a sociedade gostaria que ela fosse. "Meu nome é Ana. Fui esposa de Jesus." Ana sempre soube que seu destino ultrapassava as fronteiras do limitado espaço destinado às mulheres na Galileia do século I. Nascida em uma rica família de Séforis, ela é rebelde e ambiciosa, dotada de um espírito ousado e uma voz que anseia por ser ouvida. Desafiando as regras da época, Ana estuda e escreve narrativas secretas sobre mulheres silenciadas ao longo da história. Quando conhece Jesus, encontra nele um raro estímulo para seu intelecto e também uma faísca capaz de despertar seu coração. Depois de casados, Ana passa a viver com a família dele em Nazaré, onde o cotidiano doméstico sufoca seus desejos e a truculenta resistência ao domínio romano ameaça a tranquilidade de sua vida conjugal. Pouco antes de Jesus começar seu ministério público, um ato de rebeldia força Ana a fugir para Alexandria, no Egito. Lá, ela encontra refúgio e propósito — mas é apagada da história de seu grande amor. Amparado em meticulosa pesquisa histórica, O livro dos anseios é a narrativa de uma mulher que busca realizar seus sonhos mais profundos e atingir o potencial que tem dentro de si, enquanto vive em uma época, uma cultura e um lugar determinados a calá-la a qualquer custo.

Galilée, 1er siècle de notre ère. Issue d’une famille aisée proche du chef pro-romains de la région, Ana est rebelle et ambitieuse. Elle s’acharne à poursuivre des études et couche sur le papyrus le récit de maintes femmes maltraitées et réduites au silence. À quinze ans, elle se voit obligée d’épouser un veuf déjà âgé, une perspective qui la révulse. Sa rencontre avec Jésus, qui n’a alors que dix-huit ans, va changer radicalement son avenir. À ses côtés, elle vit une existence intense, chargée d’amour et de conflits, d’humour et de drames. Ils habitent Nazareth avec les frères et la mère de Jésus, Marie. Face à l’occupation romaine, la ferveur des désirs d’Ana ne fait que s’intensifier alors qu’elle se lance dans la résistance, menée en partie par son frère Judas. Prise dans la tourmente d’événements déterminants de l’Histoire, Ana va consacrer toutes ses forces à prendre son destin en main. Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Laurence Kiefé « Incroyablement addictif et original. » Ici Paris « On a rarement lu un livre aussi bien nommé que celui-ci : Le Livre des ferveurs. Chaque page laisse transparaître la soif de vie et le désir de liberté, l''avidité de laisser une trace dans le monde et toute l''ardeur qui constitue le personnage principal : Ana, jeune épousée de Jésus ben Joseph de Nazareth. » Nice Matin

La autora best seller Sue Monk-Kidd nos traslada a la Judea del siglo I y nos relata la Historia que ya conocemos con la voz de Ana, la mujer de Jesús. «Me llamo Ana y fui la esposa de Jesús, hijo de José de Nazaret.» Ana es una joven de una familia judía acomodada con inquietudes y sueños. Su vida cambia cuando conoce a Jesús, un joven rebelde que se opone pacíficamente a la dominación de Roma, que no hace milagros pero sí ayuda a pobres y prostitutas y que se convierte en líder casi a su pesar. Pero lo que se cuenta aquí no se la historia que ya conocemos sino la de las mujeres en una época en la que la inteligencia, el ingenio y la inquietud, eran propiedad de los hombres. Una reivindicación feminista en una novela en la que la riqueza de detalles históricos y la ambientación magistral llevan al lector hasta un paisaje mil veces explorado pero que aparece totalmente nuevo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION "An epic masterpiece that is a triumph of insight and storytelling." --Associated Press Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by O, the Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America/ABC-TV, Good Housekeeping, Bustle, TIME, Marie Claireand The Millions An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything.Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana''s pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome''s occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus''s life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman''s bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

La fuerza de la voz femenina cuenta de nuevo la historia de Jesús de Nazaret. «Me llamo Ana y fui la esposa de Jesús, hijo de José de Nazaret.» Ana es una joven de una familia judía acomodada con inquietudes y sueños. Su vida cambia cuando conoce a Jesús, un joven rebelde que se opone pacíficamente a la dominación de Roma, que no hace milagros pero sí ayuda a pobres y prostitutas y que se convierte en líder casi a su pesar. Pero lo que se cuenta aquí no se la historia que ya conocemos sino la de las mujeres en una época en la que la inteligencia, el ingenio y la inquietud, eran propiedad de los hombres. Una reivindicación feminista en una novela en la que la riqueza de detalles históricos y la ambientación magistral llevan al lector hasta un paisaje mil veces explorado pero que aparece totalmente nuevo. La crítica ha dicho: «Con una excelente investigación y una trama bien construida, esta obra maestra da vida a un personaje extraordinario.» People «Para los amantes de la novela histórica...Kidd se vale de una inesperada narradora para darle una nueva perspectiva a una época muchas veces transitada.» The Washington Post «Llena de imaginación, traza la lucha de una mujer joven para enfrentar el modo en el que la sociedad dictamina lo que puede y no puede hacer.» TIME «A pesar de estar ambientada en la Judea antigua, esta novela resulta completamente contemporánea, al estar centrada en el despertar de una mujer tenaz al poder indómito de su espíritu.» Esquire «La evocación de la vida en Galilea es fascinante y la rebelde e inteligente Ana es un personaje inolvidable.» The Times «Con gran riqueza imaginativa...La ambición y el profundo sentido de la justicia de Ana la convierten en un personaje con el que empatizarán los lectores modernos...Además de ofrecernos una versión centrada en la mujer de los acontecimientos que se narran en el Nuevo Testamento, la novela de Kidd es también un retrato vibrante de una mujer que trata de de preservar y celebrar las historias de las mujeres, las suyas y las de las demás.» Publishers Weekly (starred) «El mensaje sobre la importancia de la bondad y el poder de la voz femenina conectará con fuerza con los lectores de hoy en día.» Booklist

“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 and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana''s pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome''s occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus''s life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman''s bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

Korean edition of [The Invention of Wings] by Sue Monk Kidd. #1 New York Times bestseller about two unforgettable American women. Inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke, Kidd goes beyond the record to flesh out the rich interior lives of all of her characters, both real and invented, including Handful''s cunning mother, Charlotte, who courts danger in her search for something better. Korean edition translated by Song Eun Ju.

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 spirituality, Sue Monk Kidd relates the passionate and moving tale of her spiritual crisis, when life seemed to have lost meaning and her longing for a hasty escape from the pain yielded to a discipline of "active waiting." Full of wisdom, poise, and grace, Kidd’s words will encourage us along our spiritual journey, toward becoming who we truly are.

"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 Weekly In 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 had no idea how to unfold my spiritual life in a feminine way. I was surprised, and, in fact, a little terrified, when I found myself in the middle of a feminist spiritual reawakening."—Sue Monk Kidd For years, Sue Monk Kidd was a conventionally religious woman. Then, in the late 1980s, she experienced an unexpected awakening, and began a journey toward a feminine spirituality. With the exceptional storytelling skills that have helped make her name, Kidd tells her very personal story of the fear, anger, healing, and freedom she experienced on the path toward the wholeness that many women have lost in the church. From a jarring encounter with sexism in a suburban drugstore, to monastery retreats and to rituals in the caves of Crete, she reveals a new level of feminine spiritual consciousness for all women—one that retains a meaningful connection with the "deep song of Christianity," embraces the sacredness of ordinary women’s experience, and has the power to transform in the most positive ways every fundamental relationship in a woman''s life—her marriage, her career, and her religion.

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 spirituality, Sue Monk Kidd relates the passionate and moving tale of her spiritual crisis, when life seemed to have lost meaning and her longing for a hasty escape from the pain yielded to a discipline of "active waiting." Full of wisdom, poise, and grace, Kidd’s words will encourage us along our spiritual journey, toward becoming who we truly are.

1803, Charleston, South Carolina. När Sarah fyller elva år får hon en egen slav i present av sin mor. Men trots att Sarah vuxit upp i en välbärgad plantageägarfamilj - och sett slavar piskas och förödmjukas - kan hon inte leva med tanken att äga en annan människa. Även om Sarahs försök att frige den jämnåriga slaven Trubbel går om intet så växer en ovanlig vänskap fram mellan dem. Två unga kvinnor vars enda likhet i livet är att de vuxit upp på samma plats på jorden - men i hemlighet inleder de snart vad som ska bli en livslång kamp mot slaveriet. Sue Monk Kidds hyllade roman En handfull vingar bygger på kvinnorättskämpen Sarah Grimkés(1792-1873) fantastiska liv och kamp mot slaveriet.

Hetty, uma escrava do inicio do seculo XIX, sonha com uma vida para la das paredes sufocantes da opulenta mans?o Grimke. Sarah, a filha dos Grimke, desde cedo que quer fazer algo pelo mundo, mas e sufocada pelos limites rigidos impostos as mulheres. Tudo tem inicio quando Sarah faz onze anos e lhe d?o Hetty, um ano mais nova, para ser sua aia. Nas decadas seguintes, cada uma a sua maneira, as jovens lutam por liberdade e independencia. Moldando o destino uma da outra, vivem uma intensa relac?o de amizade marcada pela culpa, rebeldia, separac?o, os caminhos invios do amor e tambem pelo nascimento do movimento abolicionista que mudara as suas vidas para sempre. Sera que a religi?o, a sociedade e a familia podem enfrentar os sonhos de duas jovens? Inspirada pela figura historica de Sarah Grimke, Sue Monk Kidd transcende o registo historico para nos oferecer um testemunho deslumbrante e poderoso da luta das mulheres e dos escravos em nome da liberdade. A Invenc?o das Asas e um triunfo da arte de contar historias, abordando um tema sensivel e atual, de uma forma honesta e poetica.

1803, Caroline du Sud. Fille d''une riche famille de Charleston, Sarah Grimké aspire dès le plus jeune âge à accomplir de grandes choses. Lorsque, pour ses onze ans, sa mère lui offre la petite Handful comme esclave personnelle, Sarah se dresse contre ce système inhumain. Entre les fillettes naît alors une véritable amitié, qui grandit au fil des années. Guidée par ses idéaux mais surtout par son affection pour Handful, Sarah n''abandonnera jamais l''espoir d''affranchir son amie. Superbe ode à la liberté et au courage, L''Invention des ailes dépeint les destins entrecroisés de deux personnages inoubliables, à la force de caractère incroyable, unis par le même profond désir d''indépendance.

Der neue Roman von Bestsellerautorin Sue Monk Kidd ("Die Bienenhüterin") über Frauen, die die Welt verändern Zu ihrem elften Geburtstag erhält Sarah, Tochter reicher Gutsbesitzer, ein ungewöhnliches Geschenk: die zehnjährige Sklavin Hetty, die ihr als Dienstmädchen zur Verfügung stehen soll. Doch Sarah geht das gegen den Strich, und stattdessen bringt sie dem Mädchen Lesen und Schreiben bei - obwohl das streng verboten ist. Gemeinsam kämpfen sie fortan einen schwierigen und mutigen Kampf gegen Zwänge und Konventionen ihrer Zeit - über mehr als dreißig Jahre hinweg. Dabei geht es nicht nur um die Rechte als Frau oder gar als Mensch, um herbe Verluste, unnachgiebige Intriganten und das ein oder andere unerwartete Geheimnis, sondern vor allem um die Kraft der Freundschaft. (Laufzeit: 13h 35)

''Een juweel van een boek!'' Oprah Winfrey Charleston, South Carolina, begin 19e eeuw Voor haar elfde verjaardag krijgt Sarah het tienjarige slavenmeisje Hetty ''Handful'' cadeau. Er ontstaat een gecompliceerde maar hechte vriendschap, die hun levens zal beïnvloeden. Gedurende vijfendertig jaar worden de meisjes gevolgd op hun levensweg. Ze worden geconfronteerd met verdriet, hoop, geschonden vertrouwen, onbeantwoorde liefde en haat. Hetty weet haar kracht en levenslust te behouden, terwijl Sarah de moed vindt om zich samen met haar jongere zus Angelina in te zetten voor de afschaffing van de slavernij en de rechten van de vrouw. ''Door deze sterke vrouwen een een stem te geven wordt wederom duidelijk waarom we die dramatische tijd en die gebeurtenissen nooit mogen vergeten.'' Washington Post Sue Monk Kidd (1948) is de internationale bestsellerauteur van Ver van huis (The Secret Life of Bees) verfilmd met onder andere Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson en Alicia Keyes en Eilandgeheimen. Ze woont in Florida. Witte vleugels zwarte vleugels is geselecteerd door Oprah Winfrey voor haar Oprah''s Book Club. De filmrechten zijn gekocht door Harpo Films, de filmmaatschappij van Oprah Winfrey. ''Een bijzonder indrukwekkend verhaal over slavernij en een gecompliceerde vriendschap.'' The Star ''Kidd heeft een schitterend boek geschreven over de ontzagwekkende moed van de Amerikaanse slaven. Het is een meedogenloos betoog over de slavenwonden die tot op de dag van vandaag nog steeds bloeden.'' USA Today

Nova edição de um dos livros de maior sucesso dos últimos anos, um clássico instantâneo que já foi adaptado para o cinema. Tendo como pano de fundo os anos 1960, A vida secreta das abelhas é uma história marcante sobre o poder feminino e o poder do amor. A adolescência de Lily Owens tem sido complicada. Ela não se lembra da morte da mãe, há mais de dez anos, e sua relação com o pai é mais que difícil. Em 1964, quando completa catorze anos, ela decide fugir junto com sua babá Rosaleen. Lily sai a caminho de Tiburon, a cidade que parece esconder alguma resposta sobre a vida de sua mãe. Chegando lá, ela e Rosaleen são acolhidas por três irmãs. Aos poucos, Lily descobre um mundo mágico de abelhas, mel e da Madona Negra. Com a ajuda das irmãs Boatwright — August, May e June —, Lily tenta desvendar sua história. Será que ela conseguirá enfrentar os demônios de seu passado e se tornar uma jovem independente?

A stunning new novel focusing on two extraordinary women, from the author of the international bestseller THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

Ein bewegendes Plädoyer für die Kunst des Reisens Sue Monk Kidd hat mit ihren Romanen „Die Bienenhüterin“ und „Die Meerfrau“ Millionen Leser weltweit begeistert. Mit „Granatapfeljahre“ legt sie ihr bislang persönlichstes Buch vor. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Tochter Ann erzählt sie von ihren inspirierenden Reisen durch Griechenland. Sue steckte in einer Krise: Sie hatte Probleme mit dem Älterwerden, fühlte sich ausgelaugt. Und auch Ann, gerade frisch von ihrem Freund getrennt, den College-Abschluss in der Tasche, wollte ihr Leben neu ausrichten. Gemeinsam brachen die beiden Frauen auf in das Land der Granatäpfel – einer Frucht, die seit jeher für Leben und Fruchtbarkeit steht. Dieses Buch ist mehr als ein Reisebericht: Es ist eine Suche nach dem Glück, ein Plädoyer für die Weiblichkeit, das Zeugnis einer tiefen Mutter-Tochter-Verbindung. Es gibt uns ein Rezept an die Hand, wie wir den Weg zu uns selbst am besten beschreiten. Es handelt vom Glück, unterwegs zu sein.

The authors describe their introspective journeys to Greece and France, during which they reconnected while Sue grappled with midlife challenges and writer''s block and Ann struggled with heartbreak and post-college career questions.

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Eine idyllische Insel vor South Carolina: Nach langen Jahren kehrt die 40-jährige Jessie Sullivan in ihre alte Heimat zurück, weil ihre Mutter sie braucht. Schon bald gerät ihr geordnetes Leben aus der Bahn: Die verheiratete Frau verliebt sich in einen Mönch, der kurz davor steht, sein ewiges Gelübde abzulegen. Jessie will ihre Ehe nicht aufs Spiel setzen. Doch die Sehnsucht nach einem Seelenverwandten, nach Sinnlichkeit und Spiritualität, droht über die Vernunft zu siegen ...

Sue Monk Kidd''s ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily''s fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town''s fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina--a town that holds the secret to her mother''s past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love--a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.

From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and the new novel The Book of Longings comes a thoughtful, revelatory book of writings on self and spirit Before she won an international readership with her novels, Sue Monk Kidd was best known for her smart, passionate spiritual writings. Now many of those early stories and essays (most of which first appeared in Guideposts) are collected in one volume, organized around thirteen spiritual motifs. In Firstlight, Kidd charts her emergence as a writer and seeker; reflects on her roles as wife, mother, daughter, nurse, and artist; and assesses what she has learned in settings as far-flung as Africa and her own home. The result is an intimate, uplifting book, filled with moments of recognition and discovery.