Discover books similar to "Voices"

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl growing up in the American South during the 1960s. When Lily's beloved black housekeeper, Rosaleen, is beaten and jailed for attempting to vote, Lily helps her escape and the two embark on a journey that leads them to the home of three beekeeping sisters. Here, Lily finds solace, love, and a new understanding of the world and her place in it. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for a place to call home.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Set in Nazi Germany, this novel tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who discovers the power of words and the magic of storytelling. As she steals books from the Nazi party, Liesel shares her treasures with her neighbors, bringing hope and joy to a community suffering under the weight of oppression. Like 'Voices', this book celebrates the power of language and the human spirit, and reminds us of the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of hatred and fear.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, this novel tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid who decides to share her story with a young white woman, Skeeter, who is writing a book about the lives of black maids in the South. As more and more maids come forward to share their stories, the two women risk everything to expose the injustices of the Jim Crow South. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of race, class, and identity, and highlights the power of storytelling to bring people together and effect social change.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In a world where sameness is valued above all else, Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memory, the only person in his community who is allowed to experience the past. As Jonas learns about the world before sameness, he begins to question the rules and values of his own community. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of identity, conformity, and the power of individual choice.

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

This novel tells the story of Amir, a young boy growing up in Afghanistan, and his best friend Hassan. When Amir betrays Hassan, he spends the rest of his life trying to make amends, even as he flees the violence and chaos of his homeland. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of friendship to heal and transform.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

Set in the American South during the early 20th century, this novel tells the story of Celie, a young black woman who is beaten and abused by her father and later her husband. As Celie struggles to find her voice and her place in the world, she discovers the power of love, friendship, and community. Like 'Voices', this book celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of language and storytelling.

Amy Tan

The Joy Luck Club

This novel tells the story of four Chinese women who emigrate to America and form a mahjong group called the Joy Luck Club. As the women share their stories with their American-born daughters, they explore themes of identity, culture, and the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. Like 'Voices', this book celebrates the power of storytelling to bridge cultural divides and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others.

Sandra Cisneros

The House on Mango Street

This novel tells the story of Esperanza, a young Latina girl growing up in a poor Chicago neighborhood. As she struggles to find her voice and her place in the world, she explores themes of identity, community, and the power of language to shape our lives. Like 'Voices', this book celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

This novel tells the story of the Price family, who move to the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s to spread the word of God. As the family grapples with the challenges of living in a foreign culture, they are forced to confront their own assumptions and biases. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of identity, culture, and the power of language to shape our understanding of the world.

Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye

This novel tells the story of Pecola Breedlove, a young black girl growing up in Ohio during the 1940s. As Pecola struggles to come to terms with her own identity and the racism and poverty that surround her, she becomes fixated on the idea of having blue eyes, which she believes will make her beautiful and loved. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of identity, race, and the power of language to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Kim Michele Richardson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

This novel tells the story of Cussy Mary, a pack horse librarian in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky during the Great Depression. As Cussy Mary delivers books to the remote communities of the region, she faces discrimination and prejudice due to her rare genetic condition, which causes her skin to appear blue. Like 'Voices', this book explores themes of identity, community, and the power of language and storytelling to bring people together and effect social change.