I read The Honey Bus by Meredith May hoping to learn about bees because I am terrified of them and thought it might help if I understood them. This book lived up to my expectations. I did learn a lot about bees but also was interested in the author's story about her family. I felt bad for Meredith throughout the book but her life did get better as she got older. Learning about bees with her step grandfather helped her to find comfort and cope with her mother's neglect. It shows how child abuse repeats through generations. (Karen's review, 4 stars)
Gerard's review 4/4/21:
The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees By Meredith May is a true story. Meredith's parents separated when she was only five. Then she, her younger brother (Matthew), and her mother went to live with her grandparents. Meredith's grandpa was a beekeeper and taught her all about bees. This book is more than just bees though.
The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees By Meredith May is a true story. Meredith's parents separated when she was only five. Then she, her younger brother (Matthew), and her mother went to live with her grandparents. Meredith's grandpa was a beekeeper and taught her all about bees. This book is more than just bees though.
Meredith tells personal stories about growing up which was my favorite part of the book. It was interesting learning about bees, maybe more than you want to know; but the personal stories more than make up for that! There are some fun and touching moments in this book too. I liked it a lot and recommend it! (5++ stars)
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