...The world was really one bee yard, and the same rules work fine in both places. Don't be afraid, as no life-loving bee wants to sting you. Still, don't be an idiot; wear long sleeves and pants. Don't swat. Don't even think about swatting. If you feel angry, whistle. Anger agitates while whistling melts a bee's temper. Act like you know what you're doing, even if you don't. Above all, send the bees love. Every little thing wants to be loved.

The Dance of the Dissident Daughter (Harper SanFrancisco 1996) introduced themes from feminist theology. Sue Monk Kidd (born August 12 1948) is a writer from the Southern United States best known for her novel The Secret Life of Bees. She got her start in writing when a personal essay Sue Monk Kidd wrote for a writing class was publiSue Monk Kiddd in Guideposts and reprinted in Reader's Digest.

Sue Monk Kidd (born August 12 1948) is a writer from the Southern United States best known for her novel The Secret Life of Bees.