“A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution “A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter.” —Washington Post “Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, but no one has done it with more grace, charm, talent, and power than Rebecca Wells.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch The incomparable #1 New York Times bestseller—a book that reigned at the top of the list for an remarkable sixty-eight weeks—Rebecca Wells’s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is a classic of Southern women’s fiction to be read and reread over and over again. A poignant, funny, outrageous, and wise novel about a lifetime friendship between four Southern women, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood brilliantly explores the bonds of female friendship, the often-rocky relationship between mothers and daughters, and the healing power of humor and love, in a story as fresh and uplifting as when it was first published a decade and a half ago. If you haven’t yet met the Ya-Yas, what are you waiting for?
“A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution “A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter.” —Washington Post “Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, but no one has done it with more grace, charm, talent, and power than Rebecca Wells.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch The incomparable #1 New York Times bestseller—a book that reigned at the top of the list for an remarkable sixty-eight weeks—Rebecca Wells’s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is a classic of Southern women’s fiction to be read and reread over and over again. A poignant, funny, outrageous, and wise novel about a lifetime friendship between four Southern women, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood brilliantly explores the bonds of female friendship, the often-rocky relationship between mothers and daughters, and the healing power of humor and love, in a story as fresh and uplifting as when it was first published a decade and a half ago. If you haven’t yet met the Ya-Yas, what are you waiting for?
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Southern fiction exploring complex female friendships, mother-daughter dynamics, and the intricate social tapestry of central Louisiana reached a wide audience through the popular Ya-Ya Sisterhood series. Author Rebecca Wells brought her native state's oral storytelling tradition to contemporary literature, creating a body of work centered on female bonds, family secrets, and emotional healing across generations.
Her most celebrated novel, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a major feature film, establishing her signature blend of humor, warmth, and Southern drama.
Rebecca Wells was born on February 3, 1953, and raised on a cotton farm in Rapides Parish near Alexandria, Louisiana. Growing up in a culture where oral storytelling was central to daily life, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University and later studied writing with poet Allen Ginsberg at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to achieving literary success, Wells worked in theater as an actor, playwright, and director, creating performing art pieces including her one-woman show Splittin' Hairs.
Wells published her debut novel, Little Altars Everywhere, introducing the Walker family and their circle of devoted friends in Louisiana. She reached millions of readers with Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, which expanded on these characters and became a publishing phenomenon. She further extended the series with Ya-Yas in Bloom before writing The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder. A Louisiana native, Wells eventually moved to live on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
Wells's writing is characterized by distinct Southern voices, theatrical pacing, and a balance of comedy and emotional drama. Her works frequently explore the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, female friendships, alcoholism, spirituality, and personal healing. Her background in theater strongly influences her narrative style, giving her dialogue and character interactions a lively, performance-ready quality.
In her narratives, everyday acts and personal care—such as the humble art of fixing hair—serve as poignant vehicles for community, healing, and connection between women. By balancing humor with honest portrayals of family trauma and recovery, Wells creates stories that explore how female friendships provide sanctuary and strength across decades.
1 books in catalog
Southern fiction exploring complex female friendships, mother-daughter dynamics, and the intricate social tapestry of central Louisiana reached a wide audience through the popular Ya-Ya Sisterhood series. Author Rebecca Wells brought her native state's oral storytelling tradition to contemporary literature, creating a body of work centered on female bonds, family secrets, and emotional healing across generations.
Her most celebrated novel, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a major feature film, establishing her signature blend of humor, warmth, and Southern drama.
Rebecca Wells was born on February 3, 1953, and raised on a cotton farm in Rapides Parish near Alexandria, Louisiana. Growing up in a culture where oral storytelling was central to daily life, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University and later studied writing with poet Allen Ginsberg at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to achieving literary success, Wells worked in theater as an actor, playwright, and director, creating performing art pieces including her one-woman show Splittin' Hairs.
Wells published her debut novel, Little Altars Everywhere, introducing the Walker family and their circle of devoted friends in Louisiana. She reached millions of readers with Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, which expanded on these characters and became a publishing phenomenon. She further extended the series with Ya-Yas in Bloom before writing The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder. A Louisiana native, Wells eventually moved to live on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
Wells's writing is characterized by distinct Southern voices, theatrical pacing, and a balance of comedy and emotional drama. Her works frequently explore the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, female friendships, alcoholism, spirituality, and personal healing. Her background in theater strongly influences her narrative style, giving her dialogue and character interactions a lively, performance-ready quality.
In her narratives, everyday acts and personal care—such as the humble art of fixing hair—serve as poignant vehicles for community, healing, and connection between women. By balancing humor with honest portrayals of family trauma and recovery, Wells creates stories that explore how female friendships provide sanctuary and strength across decades.
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