The Secret Life of Bees

Secret life of bees

When does Lily say “the real troubles in life happen”? (Pg. 170) What does she mean?

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Lily says that the real troubles in life happen when the hidden doors stay open for too long. She alluding to the fact that sometimes we allow thoughts to enter our minds, only to let them take over..... and it's when we allow those worries and trouble to fester..... real troubles come along.

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