From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Little Altars Everywhere" comes an incandescent novel brimming with unforgettable characters, family secrets, aching longing, and incisive humor. When theatre director Siddalee Walker inadvertently reveals some of the less-savory facts of her Louisiana childhood to the "New York Times," the article brands her mother, Vivi, a "tap-dancing child abuser." Vivi virtually disowns Sidda, but Vivi's intrepid gang of lifelong friends, the Ya-Yas, sashay in and conspire to bring everyone back together. The Ya-Yas persuade Vivi to send Sidda a scrapbook of their girlhood mementos -- entitled "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood." Through a series of flashbacks from Sidda's current crisis to Vivi's youth and early motherhood, the "Divine Secrets" reveal themselves through Rebecca Wells' vibrant, irresistible voice, and provide an incisive look at the tangled and emotional relationship between mother and daughter.
Le divine Ya-Ya Serie
Questa serie approfondisce le complesse e spesso tumultuose relazioni tra madri e figlie, intrecciate con i forti legami dell'amicizia. Trasporta i lettori nei paesaggi soleggiati della Louisiana, seguendo le vite intrecciate di diverse generazioni di donne. Esplora le loro gioie, dolori, amori e segreti, il tutto presentato con l'arguzia e il calore distintivi che definiscono questi personaggi indimenticabili. Le narrazioni sono ricche di profondità emotiva e momenti risonanti.
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Little Altars Everywhere
- 230pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The companion to the bestselling "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" is the funny, heartbreaking, and powerfully insightful tale that first introduced Siddalee, Vivi, their spirited Walker clan, and the indomitable Ya-Yas.
Ya-Yas in Bloom
- 258pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
For fans of the Ya-Yas and newcomers alike, this new installment about the beloved Sisterhood is vibrant and humor-filled. An emotionally charged addition to the award-winning works of Rebecca Wells, it explores the roots of the Ya-Yas' friendship in the 1930s, capturing the essence of Vivi Abbott Walker's spirited journey through marriage, parenting, and family secrets. The story begins with a mischievous act by four-year-old Teensy Whitman, which sparks the bond between Vivi, Teensy, Caro, and Necie, establishing them as true sister-friends. Told through the alternating perspectives of Vivi, the Petite Ya-Yas, Siddalee and Baylor Walker, and other characters from Thornton, Louisiana, it portrays the Ya-Yas navigating love, conflict, and societal norms. Amid personal crises, struggles with addiction, and confronting racial issues, the values of loyalty, style, and Cajun spirit shine through. Necie's mantra, "Just think pretty pink and blue thoughts," adds a whimsical touch. The narrative also imparts lessons about life's wonders and the belief in miracles, especially when faced with a heartbreaking crime that tests their sisterhood. With its rich Louisiana dialect, this continuation of the Ya-Ya saga celebrates the enduring power of women's friendship and the joy of embracing life together.