Quite often, authors draw from their own personal memories when writing. Sue Monk Kidd is no exception. Kidd is a feminist and a writer-activist known for writing fiction reflecting the context of the civil rights movement in The United States. Combining the best aspects of fiction and broad conceptual ideals, Kidd used narrative as a tool for igniting social change. The significance of Sue Monk Kidd’s life, work, and legacy will last for years to come.
Sue Monk Kidd was born and raised in the south, in the town of Sylvester, Georgia (“Author” NP).Kidd’s childhood home was an inspiration to the setting in her novel, The Secret Life of Bees and the house is still standing. However, her family presently resides elsewhere (Morreale NP). As a …show more content…
Mainly channeling the well-known ideals of feminism (Kidd NP). Kidd wrote many short stories and even was awarded citations in “Best American Short Stories’ 100 Distinguished Stories.” One of these short stories she turned into her bestselling novel, The Secret Life of Bees (“Author” NP). Her first significant novel, The Secret Life of Bees, spent over two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller list. Furthermore, its success has been widespread, now translated into over 30 languages with over 6 million copies sold (“Author” NP). Kidd’s second novel, The Mermaid Chair, sold over a million copies and had much success in the literary world, winning multiple awards and even being adapted into a movie (“Author” NP). Sue Monk Kidd’s third and most recent novel, The Invention of Wings (2014), was awarded literary awards including the SIBA Book Award, even being chosen for Oprah’s book Club 2.0 (“Author” NP). Kidd’s hard work was acknowledged not only by the people of America, but by the literary world as …show more content…
The novels that have the most impact on her as a writer include, but are not limited to 1) The Awakening by Kate Chopin; 2) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. These authors increased her passion for her work and pushed her to continue (Sue NP). In an interview with The New York Times, Kidd was asked, “If you could meet any author for a dinner party who would it be and why?” Kidd responded that she would not be able to choose only one, but some authors include Kate Chopin, Emily Dickinson, and Toni Morrison. Kidd chose these authors because she identified them as empowering. Moreover, she spoke about her desire to pick their brains regarding their success and regrets (Sue NP). Each author has her or his own way and ideas that she or he uses to spark creativity. The concept of The Secret Life of Bees sparked into her mind as a childhood memory, and she ran with it, saying that “...your memories never actually leave you, for a writer they come at the right time” (Morreale NP). Moreover, Kidd states that being a writer has its rewards, but it also has its failures. Kidd views the best and worst aspects of her profession hand-in-hand. Specifically, she mentioned solitude. She loves it, but eventually, it could make one lose herself (Sue
Sue Monk Kidd was born and raised in the south, in the town of Sylvester, Georgia (“Author” NP).Kidd’s childhood home was an inspiration to the setting in her novel, The Secret Life of Bees and the house is still standing. However, her family presently resides elsewhere (Morreale NP). As a …show more content…
Mainly channeling the well-known ideals of feminism (Kidd NP). Kidd wrote many short stories and even was awarded citations in “Best American Short Stories’ 100 Distinguished Stories.” One of these short stories she turned into her bestselling novel, The Secret Life of Bees (“Author” NP). Her first significant novel, The Secret Life of Bees, spent over two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller list. Furthermore, its success has been widespread, now translated into over 30 languages with over 6 million copies sold (“Author” NP). Kidd’s second novel, The Mermaid Chair, sold over a million copies and had much success in the literary world, winning multiple awards and even being adapted into a movie (“Author” NP). Sue Monk Kidd’s third and most recent novel, The Invention of Wings (2014), was awarded literary awards including the SIBA Book Award, even being chosen for Oprah’s book Club 2.0 (“Author” NP). Kidd’s hard work was acknowledged not only by the people of America, but by the literary world as …show more content…
The novels that have the most impact on her as a writer include, but are not limited to 1) The Awakening by Kate Chopin; 2) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. These authors increased her passion for her work and pushed her to continue (Sue NP). In an interview with The New York Times, Kidd was asked, “If you could meet any author for a dinner party who would it be and why?” Kidd responded that she would not be able to choose only one, but some authors include Kate Chopin, Emily Dickinson, and Toni Morrison. Kidd chose these authors because she identified them as empowering. Moreover, she spoke about her desire to pick their brains regarding their success and regrets (Sue NP). Each author has her or his own way and ideas that she or he uses to spark creativity. The concept of The Secret Life of Bees sparked into her mind as a childhood memory, and she ran with it, saying that “...your memories never actually leave you, for a writer they come at the right time” (Morreale NP). Moreover, Kidd states that being a writer has its rewards, but it also has its failures. Kidd views the best and worst aspects of her profession hand-in-hand. Specifically, she mentioned solitude. She loves it, but eventually, it could make one lose herself (Sue