Lily learns about the civil rights movement and the fight for equality from "summary" of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
In the summer of 1964, Lily Owens, a young girl living in South Carolina, embarks on a journey that will forever change her perspective on the world around her. Raised by an abusive father and haunted by the memory of her mother's death, Lily finds solace in the company of Rosaleen, her African-American housekeeper and friend. When Rosaleen is arrested for standing up to a group of racist men, Lily decides to run away with her to Tiburon, a town she believes holds the key to her mother's past. In Tiburon, Lily and Rosaleen find refuge with the Boatwright sisters - August, June, and May - who welcome them into their vibrant and unconventional household. As Lily settles into life at the pink house, she learns about the civil rights movement and the fight for equality that is sweeping the nation. Through her interactions with the Boatwright sisters and the townspeop...
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