55 pages 1 hour read

Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Before You Read

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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells follows Sidda, a successful New York theater director, as she navigates her troubled relationship with her mother, Vivi, with the help of Vivi's lifelong friends, the Ya-Yas, and their shared memories documented in a scrapbook. Sensitive topics include substance misuse disorders, mental health conditions, death by suicide, child abuse, domestic abuse, and racism.

Reviews & Readership

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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells evokes strong emotional responses through its exploration of complex mother-daughter relationships and lifelong female friendships. Praised for its rich character development and Southern charm, criticisms include a sometimes meandering plot and occasional emotional manipulation. Overall, it’s celebrated for heartwarming, relatable storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood?

Fans of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan or Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg will enjoy Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells. This novel is perfect for readers who appreciate rich, multi-generational stories about the complexities of female friendships, Southern charm, and emotional resilience.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

850L

Book Details

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Life/Time: The Past

Relationships: Friendship

Genre

Southern Literature

Modern Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction