Sue Monk Kidd is an American author; best known for The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings; hook: her debut became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a Hollywood film. Once a nurse and essayist, she later found her voice in fiction. Her novels explore women’s freedom, spirituality, and America’s racial wounds, written in a lyrical, contemplative style.
📚 Born in Georgia, began her career as a nurse. ✍️ First works were spiritual essays published in magazines. 📖 The Secret Life of Bees (2002) has been translated into 30+ languages. 🎬 The film adaptation starred Dakota Fanning and Alicia Keys. 🌸 Uses bees, honey, and female circles as recurring symbols. 🏆 The Invention of Wings was chosen by Oprah’s Book Club. 💡 Her novels often trace women’s spiritual awakenings. 🌍 Widely translated and read as modern parables. 😄 Jokes that her most loyal muse is a morning cup of coffee on the porch.