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The Beekeeper's Wife
Emma Troxler is struggling. She isn't very happy in her job as a security installation salesperson. She's always in conflict with her mother. She has few friends. And her marriage is not what it appears to be. The Beekeeper's Wife follows one woman's journey of learning how to let go of what keeps her stuck, and finding out how to open her heart to life. Exploring the power of loss and love, New York Times bestselling author Lynne Hinton weaves a story of courage, friendship, what we need to feel secure, and what is required to move forward.
292 pages, Paperback
Published November 10, 2020
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Lynne Hinton
25 books182 followersLynne Hinton is the pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The author of numerous novels including Friendship Cake, Hope Springs, Forever Friends, Christmas Cake, and Wedding Cake, she lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
July 19, 2021
Loved the lessons on emotional security and grief that this novel plays through so subtly well. The characters were real, flawed and endearing.
October 25, 2021
Warning: this story is about the death of her husband and grieving so it may be a sensitive topic for some.
It was and excellent book. I was immediately brought into the life of Emma and her attempts to process her grief. Well written and compelling.
It was and excellent book. I was immediately brought into the life of Emma and her attempts to process her grief. Well written and compelling.
February 1, 2021
Wonderful book...very emotional for me, as I can relate to Emma Troxler.
June 17, 2022
I really enjoy Lynne Hinton's books: she combines spiritual concepts with common life. In this book, she explores grief and life after death while still telling a very captivating story.
December 12, 2020
Emma is at a difficult of point in her life. Her marriage isn't going well, though she loves her husband, Nathan, with all her heart.
Emma's job with a home security firm isn't very interesting.
As she struggles to make sense of her life, she takes over caring for her husband's bees since he is no longer able to do this.
Nathan has taught her so much about bees, not to be afraid, why they swarm how they respond to humans and much more.
It's through her relationship with the bees that Emma begins to figure out her own life
Emma's job with a home security firm isn't very interesting.
As she struggles to make sense of her life, she takes over caring for her husband's bees since he is no longer able to do this.
Nathan has taught her so much about bees, not to be afraid, why they swarm how they respond to humans and much more.
It's through her relationship with the bees that Emma begins to figure out her own life
November 26, 2022
I was excited to read another book by Lynne Hinton and a friend and her husband are beekeepers. It was hard to sink into the story at first until I connected the dots and realized that this was a book of a beekeeper's wife who was still working through her grief. At first, I thought, ok, the chapters are short and very quickly I was enthralled by the way the story unfolded. Lynne Hinton writes a magnificent, believable story about the stages of grief. I know that I will reflect on this novel for a long time.
February 28, 2021
Very moving book
I gave this book five stars because it kept my interest from start to finish. It is impossible to go through life without experiencing grief, some people more so than others. This book has come at a very difficult time in my life and the author has given me insight in how to get through the days ahead. I also enjoyed learning more about bee keeping as my neighbors have several hives and their bees frequently visit my property.
I gave this book five stars because it kept my interest from start to finish. It is impossible to go through life without experiencing grief, some people more so than others. This book has come at a very difficult time in my life and the author has given me insight in how to get through the days ahead. I also enjoyed learning more about bee keeping as my neighbors have several hives and their bees frequently visit my property.
September 28, 2025
A character study of grief and denial as readers witness how Emma copes with the recent death of her husband.
Weaving in the metaphor of keeping bees is both clever and fascinating as Emma takes on the role of caring for the hives, something that had been her husband’s domain. As she better understands the needs of the bees she begins to better understand what she must do to survive and find her place in the world as a widow.
Weaving in the metaphor of keeping bees is both clever and fascinating as Emma takes on the role of caring for the hives, something that had been her husband’s domain. As she better understands the needs of the bees she begins to better understand what she must do to survive and find her place in the world as a widow.
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July 10, 2021
This book filled my soul. A story of love and loss and the journey through grief. As complicated as the inner workings of a bee hive, life’s journey is a honeycomb of faith, grief, compassion, hope and love.
December 14, 2020
A great read! Another novel full of heart by this wonderful author. Our reading group choice for December 2020.
January 19, 2021
A beautiful and simple love story.
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