Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood : A Novel

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Summary: Reads like it's intended to be made into a movie
Review: I've enjoyed reading this book up until the last couple of chapters. The ending leaves me thinking of how neatly it wraps up, ala a made for TV movie. There are too many elements glossed over by the positive resolution to the catalyst of the story. Sidda's relationship with her father is a prime example. Too neat and tidy for me. This is a great read for those who wish to understand the nature of true friendship and loyalty amongst women. It's also a good example of intertwining present and past, how one can never fully understand that which forms a person, how to find forgiveness for the self by realizing all are flawed. Good for a little introspective reflection.

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Summary: Fab fable of friendship
Review: What I loved about the Ya-Yas, and what a bunch of the negative reviewers seemed to hate, was that they were larger than life. Although some of the scenes ring painfully true-to-life, a lot of this book isn't trying to be a faithful recreation of a woman's life but a glorious, riotous tall tale of female power, sisterhood, and freedom set against the rich, sensual background of an idealized South. If you're looking for a history or a biography, read a history or a biography. But if you're looking for a handful of bright, spicy apocryphal moments snatched out of time by women who aren't afraid of anything, by all means, read this book.

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Summary: IT'S NOT OFTEN THAT I DON'T FINISH A BOOK
Review: This book was ridiculous, confusing and totally boring. I tried and tried to get into it, but I just couldn't. I would not recommend this book to anyone!

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Summary: Fantastic mother daughter book.
Review: The Sisterhood was a thoroughly enjoyable read. One I can't wait to share with my daughter. It made me miss my YaYa like sisters I had for many years, years ago. Unfortunately, loyalty wasn't the first priority at crucial times. I.m looking forward to reading her other book.

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Summary: Love love love it!
Review: I read this one before Little Altars Everywhere, and I was glad because the characters are more sympathetic in Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Wonderfully evocative of the old South and the new.

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Summary: awesome....... what else can I say???
Review: I finished this book in 36 hours....(I just happened to be looking at the clock when I began and finished this book)... That is pretty impressive for a 14 year old. I have never been so enraptured by a book to the exstent where I completely lost track of time. This is the best book I have ever read and I will probably read it over and over again. I am not from the South but nevertheless, I felt as thought I had spent my entire existance in central Louisiana. The book is elegantly written, and even for someone who does not know French at all, I could sense the ambiance which these Frech phrases provoked. I can not compare Rebacca Wells with any other author I have read because what she wrote is unparralled and readable for almost every age. Thank You Rebacca Wells!!

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Summary: WHY IS THIS A BEST SELLER?!
Review: I picked up this book after seeing it remain on the Bestseller list for so many weeks/months and for the life of me I can't figure out WHY this is a Bestseller?! I was so bored by this book I stopped half way through. The characters and story was uninteresting and I couldn't get into the authors writing style. Being a woman with a core group of long-term close female friends I still felt this book was a complete waste of time and disappointment.

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Summary: I simply coud not put this book down.
Review: After two days of great reading, I picked it up again and began to read. I love the book, the characters, their lives, and the way Rebecca Wells wrote it. Now, I can't stop using those French phrases or a Southern accent. This book was worth it!

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Summary: Ghastly
Review: Who does it better? Almost any other Southern author I've read. And who had the bright idea of putting this author to reading her own book? It was torture.

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Summary: A great two-day read!!!
Review: I read this book in two days, and I must admit, I didn't want to finish it. I wanted to hear more about the Ya-Yas. What insight this book gives to a woman from a dysfunctional family. I am definitely going to find Little Alters Everywhere, I cannot wait to read that one too. I too have to agree with Rosie O'Donnell, I want more books from Rebecca Wells. Thanks for a GREAT book, Ms. Wells.