Sue Monk Kidd

Date of Birth: August 12, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Sue Monk Kidd is a celebrated American novelist and memoirist, best known for her best-selling novel “The Secret Life of Bees.” Born and raised in Sylvester, Georgia, her Southern roots have profoundly influenced her storytelling, often weaving themes of racial tension, female empowerment, and spiritual growth into her works. Kidd began her career as a nursing instructor and writer for Guideposts magazine before transitioning to full-time writing. Her first novel, “The Secret Life of Bees,” published in 2002, was a runaway success, spending more than two years on the New York Times bestseller list and later adapted into a feature film. She has since authored several other acclaimed books, including “The Mermaid Chair,” “The Invention of Wings,” and “The Book of Longings.” Sue Monk Kidd’s work has been translated into numerous languages, earning her a global readership and numerous literary awards.

5 Interesting Facts about Sue Monk Kidd

1. Sue Monk Kidd initially pursued a career in nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse before becoming a writer.

2. Her debut novel, “The Secret Life of Bees,” has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide.

3. Kidd’s novel “The Invention of Wings” was selected for Oprah’s Book Club 2.0 in 2014.

4. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University.

5. Her essays and stories have appeared in several literary journals, including The New York Times Magazine and The Georgia Review.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sue Monk Kidd

1. “Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.”

2. “The world will provide you with stones every day; what you build out of it is your choice.”

3. “I think there’s no such thing as an unimportant person in the world.”

4. “You have to imagine a world in which there is no need for unnecessary suffering.”

5. “We are all called to be mothers of God—for God is always needing to be born.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Sue Monk Kidd’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Sue Monk Kidd has two children, Ann Kidd Taylor and Bob Kidd. Ann Kidd Taylor is also a writer and has co-authored a memoir with her mother titled “Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story.”