The Book Of Longings Sue Monk Kidd Review. Today’s review is for a book of longings by sue monk kidd. The book of longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world.
Why i love it by glennon doyle, author of the #1 new york times bestseller untamed sue monk kidd, the brilliant, beloved storyteller who gifted us with the secret life of bees, has done it again. Ana’s feminist beliefs and pursuits may stretch credulity at times, but the message about the importance of kindness and the power of women’s voices should resonate strongly with today’s readers. The secret life of bees and the invention of wings.
Alas, with ‘the book of longings’, monk kidd has fallen spectacularly back to earth.
In this version, jesus has a wife. Some parts were a bit slower than others…which made them a little less interesting to read. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at. The book of longings by sue monk kidd tells the fictional story of jesus’ life during the time there was little to no record of him.