Helpful Score: 2
This story is about the first family of the Ya-Yas, Siddalee and her siblings, their alcoholic mother and distant dad. It has sections on each family members POV which helps the reader to see how the dysfunction came to be, beginning with the previous generation.
I enjoyed the book, just as I enjoyed the Ya-Ya sisterhood novel, and the subsequent one about the children of the Ya-Yas. This was published in 2005. Rebecca Wells is a talented writer that keeps the reader engaged, enthralled and enthusiastic. I rate it high on my favorite fiction list!
I enjoyed the book, just as I enjoyed the Ya-Ya sisterhood novel, and the subsequent one about the children of the Ya-Yas. This was published in 2005. Rebecca Wells is a talented writer that keeps the reader engaged, enthralled and enthusiastic. I rate it high on my favorite fiction list!
Helpful Score: 1
If you read (or listened) to the Ya-Yas you will want to hear this tale too. It is the insightful, piercing and unflinching evocation of childhood of Sidda Walker, Vivi Walkers daughter.
Helpful Score: 1
Little Altars Everywhere is the companion to Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. This is an abridged version that is read by the author. Normally, I don't like abridged versions of books, but Rebecca Wells does such a great job performing this book that it is worth it.
Good book, I enjoyed it quite a bit, much better than ''Divine secrets of the Ya-ya Sisterhood'' which I had trouble finishing.
good read
This books is described as a companion to to the Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood. While it contains our key players in Ya Ya and funny I didn't feel it was as entertaining as Ya Ya was.
However, I did feel it provided background information that was missing from Ya Ya. It told the stories of why some people were the way they were which helped me understand Ya Ya a little more.
However, I did feel it provided background information that was missing from Ya Ya. It told the stories of why some people were the way they were which helped me understand Ya Ya a little more.
Another cutesy book and fast read by Rebecca Wells.
Excellent book - well written. I feel like a southerner after reading it.
Loved this one too
Siddalee Walker, a successful New York theater director, takes turns with her family in telling the story of their Louisiana upbringing, their experiences in the classrooms of the Penguins of Our Lady of the Divine Compassion, and the anguishes of childhood.
Enjoyable, similar to the other ya-ya books.
The Yaya's story of when they were younger.
Wonderful book! It brought back a lot of memories. I'm glad I read it before 'Divine Secrets'.
This is a quick, easy read. I really enjoyed it.
wonderful book
Much darker then Divine Sisters....But I can't wait to read Ya Ya's in Bloom!
Great - read all of the books by Ms Wells!!
This book is the prequel to "The Divine Secrets of teh Ya Ya Sisterhood". Told mainly from the perspective of a young Sidda Walker, it introduces us to her mother and her friends, the Ya-Yas. The book also relies on flashbacks told by several of the other characters that we know from "Divine Secrets".
I enjoyed this book, but the book had an overall sadder tone than "Ya-Ya".
I enjoyed this book, but the book had an overall sadder tone than "Ya-Ya".
Fast read and entertaining!
I did enjoy this book, however it wasn't as good as the first one, it just didn't flow as well but it did still capture you and send you back to a different time. The characters seem to be part of my own family. Give it a try!!
Very enjoyable read. If you have the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, YOU MUST read this one. Goes much deeper into the Walker family and Vivi and Shep.
This is a prequal to Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
The "prequel" to Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Excellent book.
