20 Must-Read Books For Every African American - Page 17

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16. “The Secret Life Of Bees” By Sue Monk Kidd

This book beautifully depicts the journey of a little girl, healing, and the power of love that cuts through all hate and racism to bring an amazing story. The mother of Lily Owens, a white girl, dies, so she is raised by Roasleen who serves as her stand-in mother who happens to be Black. Lily learns so much about herself and the people she’s come to love.

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