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Summary
An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather, and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee.
Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split, and suddenly, she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment, she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her eyes, in the secret world of bees.
May turned to her grandfather and the art of beekeeping as an escape from her troubled reality. Her mother had receded into a volatile cycle of neurosis and despair and spent most days locked away in the bedroom. It was during this pivotal time in May’s childhood that she learned to take care of herself, forged an unbreakable bond with her grandfather, and opened her eyes to the magic and wisdom of nature.
The bees became a guiding force in May’s life, teaching her about family and community, loyalty and survival, and the unequivocal relationship between a mother and her child. Part memoir, part beekeeping odyssey, The Honey Bus is an unforgettable story about finding home in the most unusual of places and how a tiny, little-understood insect could save a life.
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- BerkshireFam
- 03-07-19
Enjoyed the story; not the narrator so much
I thought the story was interesting and enjoyable, but I found the narrator annoying. She did a good job using distinguishing voices for various characters, but the way she had the main character talk almost caused me to quit.
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- Tess Villa
- 31-05-19
Touching story
Loved it! Such a beautifully written and touching memoir, my heart exploded. I raised my 2 girls in Carmel Valley, the old airstrip met where our backyard ended. I did not like the narrator at all. She would read in a normal tone then fluctuate into a raspy nasal high pitch. It was unnerving . I so wished the author had read the book. Several times I wanted to stop listening and get the book, which by the way includes some actual photos of grandpa, Mathew, mom,granny , grandpas hives etc.
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- Momto3
- 24-08-19
Really slow
Couldn’t decide if I disliked the annoying narrator or the flowery writing more. Lots of good reviews for this book, but it just didn’t resonate with me.
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- Jezia
- 13-06-19
Really enjoyed this
In fact I listened to it twice in a row and will listen again! I am a backyard beekeeper and the product of a broken family. Both aspects of the story resonate with me. The bee information is accurate, and it is a good depiction of how and why the bees are so important to me. Wonderful story and great performance
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- Jim Deshon
- 11-10-19
Wow
A wonderful story educational in many aspects a must read for anyone Beekeeper or not.
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- Karin Tindall
- 06-08-19
Sparked my creative juices!
What a wonderful audiobook. It took my only a few nights to listen to the whole story. I found myself sparked with ideas of writing the book I have had inside me for years and years! Thank you for shating your story!
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- NHlaurie
- 03-08-19
For the love of bees and children.
Good book. Beekeeping info is wonderfully woven into the tapestry of the story and keeps the sad circumstances from overpowering.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-07-19
World Saving Story And Narration
I bought this book because I love listening to this narrator.
I finished this book with ease because the story is world savingly powerful, and exactly what we all need to hear where ever we live and however we describe our selves.
This book is heartwarming, profound, a little dark, and perfect. It is a perfect example of a perfect book.
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- Joanne M. Ramos
- 22-07-19
Loved it!
This was one of the most enjoyable read's I've had in a long time. The story is heart warming and sad at the same time. I also developed a huge fascination for bees. What an interesting comparison and parallel she made between the life of bees and her upbringing. I highly recommend this book.
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- Dax Daniels
- 17-07-19
lovely
lite and memorable I felt like I grew up with our main character. Very knowledgeable about bees without being teachy.