Sue Monk Kidd Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sue Monk Kidd.

Sue Monk Kidd is a renowned American author, best known for her bestselling novel "The Secret Life of Bees." Born on August 12, 1948, in Sylvester, Georgia, Kidd grew up with a passion for reading and writing. With a degree in nursing from Texas Christian University, she worked as a nurse and later as a full-time homemaker.

Kidd's writing career took flight when she published her first memoir, titled "The Dance of the Dissident Daughter," in 1996. In this book, she explored her personal journey through feminism and spiritual awakening. However, it was her debut novel, "The Secret Life of Bees," published in 2002, that skyrocketed her to international acclaim. Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, the novel received widespread critical acclaim and became a beloved bestseller, captivating readers around the world. It was also adapted into a successful film in 2008.

Following the immense success of "The Secret Life of Bees," Kidd continued to create thought-provoking and contemplative works of fiction. She published her second novel, "The Mermaid Chair," in 2005, and her third novel, "The Invention of Wings," in 2014. Both novels explored themes of feminism, spirituality, and personal growth, resonating with readers and solidifying her reputation as a talented storyteller.

Sue Monk Kidd's writing is known for its lyrical prose, evocative settings, and powerful exploration of complex female characters. Her works have been translated into numerous languages and have received several awards and nominations. Today, she continues to inspire and captivate readers with her insightful storytelling and introspective narratives.

I think there must be a place inside of us where dreams go a

I think there must be a place inside of us where dreams go and wait their turn.

Knowing can be a curse on a person's life. I'd traded in a p

Knowing can be a curse on a person's life. I'd traded in a pack of lies for a pack of truth, and I didn't know which one was heavier. Which one took the most strength to carry around? It was a ridiculous question, though, because once you know the truth, you can't ever go back and pick up your suitcase of lies. Heavier or not, the truth is yours now.

You don't have to place your hand on Mary's heart to get str

You don't have to place your hand on Mary's heart to get strength and consolation and rescue, and all the other things we need to get through life. You can place it right here on your own heart. Your own heart.

Inspirational Spiritual

As I squatted on the grass at the edge of the woods, the pee

As I squatted on the grass at the edge of the woods, the pee felt hot between my legs. I watched in puddle in the dirt, the smell of it rising into the night. There was no difference between my piss and June's. That's what i thought when I looked at the dark circle on the ground. Piss is Piss.

I can't explain that, except to say there's release in knowi

I can't explain that, except to say there's release in knowing the truth no matter how anguishing it is. You come finally to the irreducible thing, and there's nothing left to do but pick it up and hold it. Then, at least, you can enter the severe mercy of acceptance.

Truth Acceptance

From now on when people asked me what I wanted to be when I

From now on when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I planned to say, Amnesiac.

Life Humor Funny Memories

It shocks me how I wish for...what is lost and cannot come b

It shocks me how I wish for...what is lost and cannot come back.

We are so limited, you have to use the same word for loving

We are so limited, you have to use the same word for loving Rosaleen as you do for loving Coke with peanuts. Isn't that a shame we don't have many more ways to say it?

I realized it for the first time in my life: there is nothin

I realized it for the first time in my life: there is nothing but mystery in the world, how it hides behind the fabric of our poor, browbeat days, shining brightly, and we don't even know it.

Miracles Inspirational Mystery

Actually, you can be bad at something...but if you love doin

Actually, you can be bad at something...but if you love doing it, that will be enough. - August Boatwright

People, in general, would rather die than forgive. It's that

People, in general, would rather die than forgive. It's that hard.

Life Secret Bees

I learned a long time ago that some people would rather die

I learned a long time ago that some people would rather die than forgive. It's a strange truth, but forgiveness is a painful and difficult process. It's not something that happens overnight. It's an evolution of the heart.

A lot of time you write out of some unconscious place. I try

A lot of time you write out of some unconscious place. I try to trust what is coming and where it wants to take me.

Gradually it occurred to me that we spend a great deal of li

Gradually it occurred to me that we spend a great deal of life asleep and that dreams are little narratives, little stories. I thought, 'Who's choreographing this stuff?'

Stories are amazing and powerful because they can resonate w

Stories are amazing and powerful because they can resonate with people depending on their needs and experiences and speak truths we need to hear in that moment in time.