Ya-Yas in Bloom: A Saga of Louisiana Sass, Family Secrets, and the Enduring Power of Women's Friendship (The Ya-Ya Series)
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Rebecca Wells's wonderful third book in her Ya-Ya trilogy, which includes Little Altars Everywhere and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood , is sure to provide reading that makes you laugh and cry, a book that will break your heart and mend it again. Ya-Yas in Bloom reveals the roots of the Ya-Yas' friendship in the 1930s, following Vivi, Teensy, Caro and Necie through sixty years of marriage, child-raising, and hair-raising family secrets. When four-year-old Teensy Whitman prisses one time too many and stuffs a big old pecan up her nose, she sets off the chain of events that lead Vivi, Teensy, Caro, and Necie to become true sister-friends. Using as narration the alternating voices of Vivi and the Petite Ya-Yas, Siddalee and Baylor Walker, as well as other denizens of Thornton, Louisiana, Wells show us the Ya-Yas in love and at war with convention. Through crises of faith and hilarious lapses of parenting skills, brushes with alcoholism and glimpses of the dark reality of racial bigotry, the Ya-Ya values of unconditional loyalty, high style, and Louisiana sass shine through. But in the Ya-Yas' inimitable way, these four remarkable women also teach their children about the Mysteries: the wonder of snow in the deep South, the possibility that humans are made of stars, and the belief that miracles do happen. And they need a miracle when old grudges and wounded psyches lead to a heartbreaking crime...and the dynamic web of sisterhood is the only safety net strong enough to hold families together and endure. After two bestsellers and a blockbuster movie, the Ya-Yas have become part of American culture -- icons for the power of women's friendship. Ya-Yas in Bloom continues the saga, giving us more Ya-Ya lore, spun out in the rich patois of the Louisiana bayou country and brim full of the Ya-Ya message to embrace life and each other with joy. Review: In to the next - Great read Review: Good book. - Wife loved it.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 980 Reviews |
D**S
In to the next
Great read
D**R
Good book.
Wife loved it.
M**K
She's Done It Again.
As a 40-some year Yankee transplant living among bayou folk I can attest to the authenticity of Rebecca Wells' capture of this unique culture, I have loved the Ya-Yas both on the page and in person and am so proud and happy that someone has made them so real and enjoyable for all the world to savor. Bring on the gumbo, the dirty rice, the king cake and keep the party going!
P**T
Ya Ya Ya
The story was good but the personalities of the Ya Ya’s seemed to disappear in the second half. The book took on a somber tone with the kidnapping scenario and dragged on too long. It was more about Baylor than anything in the latter part of the book
L**.
just learned there was a third book!
Loved original YaYa Sisters and LittleAltars, but never knew about book 3. Don’t know how I missed it, but got it on a one day deal , sat down and started reading right to the end. Delightful to revisit the YaYas and add new stories with the next generation.
M**R
Fun
Great story telling. I was worried it was just going to scrape up the scraps of the other two books which I read ages ago. But was pleased to be taken on a new and yet familiar journey with the Ya Ya’s soul and devoted friendship.
C**E
Love the Ya-Ya's
If you would like a journey through the lives of the Ya-Yas and there petites this is just one the of the great books to read. I have enjoyed the series of the Ya Yas. When you watch the movie you only get bits and pieces of the true story. I would recommend this book to everyone. I would love to see another book about these wonderful gals and there families.
D**N
Ya-Ya forever
I didn't realize Rebecca Wells had more books than the "Yaya Sisterhood" and "Little Altars." Boy was I excited when a friend told me about this one. Easy, relaxing read. I had listened to "Yaya Sisterhood" on tape years ago, so now when I read Wells' books, I hear her telling the story. She's an amazing narrator as well as a fun to read author. You'll enjoy this one.
S**A
As good as the rest
I'm a real fan of Ms Wells and this was a delight to read. Great chapter about seeing the Beatles.
C**N
J'ai adoré
La série des Ya-Yas, même si j'ai moins accroché avec le Little Altars everywhere. Ce 3e opus est à savourer une fois de plus.
A**R
Parfait! Bonne qualité. Expédié rapidement.
Parfait ! Bonne qualité. Expédié rapidement. :)
M**H
Fun but a bit lacklustre
This is a cute little read and I loved hearing about the girls in action again. But it is a shadow of the first instalment "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" and in that respect it is disappointing. This book takes up with the four friends as wives, mothers and grandmothers. I still adore Vivi with all her flaws, for me the ringleader of the quartet and the book centres on her life. The other 3, Caro, Necie and Teensy, dip in and out but we never learn that much about them, which is a shame. It's an easy, warm read but lacks the vitality, candour and charm of the first book.
S**A
Not for the serious reader
A very light read. Would not have purchased this book except it was chosen by my book club. I think it would appeal to people with large families, especially if they were from the southern US
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