The Secret Life of Bees

In 1964 South Carolina, a young girl named Lily Owens flees her lonely life with an abusive father to find solace in a small town where she hopes to unravel the mystery of her mother's past. With the guidance of August Boatwright and her sisters, Lily discovers a community that provides refuge from racism and heartache, but also confronts painful truths about love, loss, and identity. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Lily must come to terms with her own complicated history and find the courage to claim her place in the world.