Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood : A Novel

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Summary: ya-ya sisterhood review
Review: While overall I enjoyed this book, I also had some issues with it. I liked the breezy writing style and I liked the overall writing 90% of the time. The writer draws you into the story of the mother quite well. It is an interesting use of the first person narrative where sometimes the "I" is the mother and sometimes the daughter. However, I had a problem with how the central conflict between mother and daughter was represented. This conflict was the driving force behind the story and yet it felt just like a slight disagreement and nothing to get all "angst" over. It was only at the near end where the depth of the betrayal the mother felt was described in actual actions that the mother had done in response to the "betrayal". The other problem was with how the story ended. I don't want to give it away but it seemed too nice and neat. It was as if we were going along full force and came to a grinding stop. However, despite these concerns I would certainly recommend the book because it WAS enjoyable 90% of the time.

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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read
Review: Divine Secretcs of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is completely one of my all time favorite books. It's heartwarming and happy and sad and passionate and humorous all at the same time. I highly recommend this book to anyone, but specifically mothers or daughters.I found myself in tears during numerous parts of the book. Tears of all sorts, sadness, hapiness, etc. I cant wait to read more of Rebecca Wells' books!

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Summary: Not what I hoped for
Review: I didn't hate it, but I certainly didn't love it either. I picked this book up on recommendations from a wide variety of people, but I was quite disappointed with it. Personally I found the characters just too colourful to be real. And as a mother myself I had a hard time identifying with a character that is a selfish immature poor excuse for a mother. There is just no excuse for abuse - even if you are a Ya-Ya.

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Summary: Ya Ya Yes
Review: This book made me want to have had girlfriends like these. Unconditional love and support and a united front aginst the world and all things bad.
It makes so clear what so many daughters to often forget, that our mothers had whole lives and experiences and adventures that shaped what and who they are, before we ever existed. That sometimes old wounds never really heal and the fallout of them can be known only to that person.
Mostly its a story about a mother and daughter. A daughter who is hurt and a mother who is hurt and how much they love each other, even if they don't understand what made each other what they are.
It's also a story about what you learn at the feet of those who love you. How experiences shape you and how love is sometime a doubledged sword. In the end there is no substitute for the love and bond between a mother and a daughter

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Summary: Barf!!
Review: This book was so hokey it almost made me puke!!!

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Summary: A book that any mother or daughter would enjoy
Review: The author effectively uses flashbacks to convey both the fanciful and tragic memories of of the characters. The result is effective and endearing character development. It was a very enjoyable read because the characters were so likeable, yet so fallible.

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Summary: Divine Ya Ya Sisterhood
Review: My review: Slow starting (first 50 pages) the author picks up from there and finally captured my attention. When she did I was at times enchanted by the 'real life' honesty that flows throughout the book. Weak in spots, the first series of letters was sometimes boring but mostly weak surrounding the character of Sidda and the very brief encounters with Sidda's fiance seemed amateur. What enthralled me to finish the book however, is the authors magic pen of description that she finally got around to displaying. I started out trudging through the first half and by the time I was finished I loved this story. It is refreshingly honest and the author circles the dynamics inside of situations with home spun grit; much flavor and consistent real life soul to the end. (Sidda's character needing more foundation and structure though)

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Summary: There is nothing more entertaining
Review: than listening to a southern lady read her own book. Rebecca Wells reads her wonderful story with wonderful effect. Each and every southern syllable is rich with detail and imagery. The narrative becomes even more hilarious as Wells imbodies her characters with their own distinct voice and style. My only complaint would be that since it was abridged, many of my favorite scenes from the book were cut, but who can really complain with this charmingly lady reading? A must listen for all fans of this book!

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Summary: Really Good Book!
Review: I must say I truly enjoyed this book.It could be so funny and so sad at the same time.I instanly liked the Ya Ya's.The entire book was very entertaining and fast paced.Overall a great book about friendship.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: "Sidda is a girl again in the hot heart of Louisiana, the bayou world of Catholic saints and voodoo queens." So begins the entertaining adventure of the Ya-Yas, the unpredictable relationship between a mother and a daughter, and the discovery of a scrapbook that tells the story of four lives. Poignant, amusing, and thoroughly engrossing, the story of the Ya-Yas had me turning pages nonstop until "all that was left was love and wonder."