Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood : A Novel

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Summary: Beautifully written, Entertaining, Incredible Novel!
Review: This novel is an easy read. The incredible lives of these four friends will enthral you. You'll want to send a copy to every girlfriend. A MUST READ!

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Summary: You will want to hug every friend you've ever had!
Review: Overall, this is a great book, although I liked Little Altars Everywhere better. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories of the Ya-Yas in their younger days. I hold out one star because I found the grown-up Sidda and her friends to be annoying "drama types." Also, Sidda's dog was always a little too loyal and well-behaved (sorry, I love dogs, have a dog, and am picky about dogs in books and movies!). But, for the most part it is a super good read and I highly recommend it, despite it's small imperfections. It made me look back over my life and appreciate the true girlfriends I have had over the years.

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Summary: I thought this was so cool!
Review: I am only 13 years old, but I read this book when I was 12. I think this is one of the best books I have ever read. I can not see how some people can say that this is a tribute to achoholism. This was a wonderful book about friends and growing up.

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Summary: I was transported
Review: Rebecca should be proud of this long list of commentary on this book with an average of 4 stars. Based on their comments, the negative reviewers may want to ask themselves a few probing questions. I wonder how many of those who felt the characters were self-centered were volunteers, mothers, believers in a higher power etc. The characters in this book were real people with guess what flaws, among them, too much alcohol and nervous disorders. And guess what again, their faith and friendship continued to get them through life. (I loved the from the heart and soul prayers to the Holy Mother of God) Maybe a good lesson in here for all of us?

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Summary: ya-ya gag-a-rama
Review: This was without a doubt the most horrible pile of rubbish I've had stuffed under my nose in ages. I'm truly aghast that this has been so popular, even without the benefit of one of Oprah's plugs. Then, for research, I went to her website and read her bulletin board, and it all made sense to me. You'll never find a lowlier bunch of toothless, fake-drawling buffoons than her fans. It's true folks, the end of the world is at hand.Check out Gumbo Ya-Ya for the ultimate proof.

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Summary: I really don't know what to make of this book
Review: I read this book and it had no effect on me what-so-ever. I expected much more depth from Wells' characters. Because it is told as a series of flashbacks, the reader is only given thin facades of each character. None of Wells' characters seemed to possess a soul. I think Wells' intended message was that even though Siddalee endured so much abuse as a child, she realized that her mother loved her, and did her very best. A message often hard-learned, but after reading 356 pages, I expected much more depth, breadth, and a greater understanding for my own life experience and journey.

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Summary: Dear Maw
Review: Dear Maw, Enjoyed this book so much I wanted to keep it, so I thought I'd send you the collectible hardcover edition via Amazon.com. You don't have to start it at the beginning; each chapter is good in itself. I particularly enjoyed the elephant part at the end; it's about the sorts of gifts that can only be given between mothers and daughters and are most precious. Hope you like it. Love, Susie

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Summary: A divine novel!
Review: I loved this book! It takes you through the highs and lows of mom/daughter relationships, be it a little on the bizarre disfuntional side (but how many of us could honestly say we could not relate?) I picked this book up on a whim, and have not regretted it! Read it from cover to cover in the first sitting, very few stories can keep someone's attention like that! The characters (especially Sidda) can be related to with such ease. This book no doubt will make the rounds of everyone I can hand it off to! Kudos to Rebecca Wells!

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Summary: A book that can't be put down !
Review: This book was very moving, it was an emotional novel, one that stirs the emotion of a daughter- and has relevance to all mothers and daughters. I found the story to be engrossing. Very Faulkner-esque. A great talent out of the south, I hope Rebecca Wells writes more great novels like this one!

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Summary: Ya Ya's Everywhere
Review: I fell in love with this book. As a female child of the South, I identified with the prejudice, sisterhood, and pain of being a girl-child in the great American Southern Culture. What makes the story so special is the link that these women have with each other. And, despite odds often too horrible to imagine--their friendship shines through. It's a deftly and humourously told tale that you won't want to put down. You'll indeed want to become a Ya-Ya.