The Enlightenment of Bees

By: Rachel Linden

Narrated by: Madison Lawrence

In a romantic adventure that travels the globe, The Enlightenment of Bees beautifully explores what it means to find the sweet spot in life where our greatest passions meet the world’s greatest need.

Sometimes a shattered heart leads to an amazing journey.

At twenty-six, apprentice baker Mia West has her entire life planned out: a Craftsman cottage in Seattle, a job baking at The Butter Emporium, and her first love—her boyfriend, Ethan—by her side. But when Ethan declares he “needs some space,” Mia’s carefully planned future crumbles.

Adrift and unsure where her future leads now, Mia joins her vivacious housemate Rosie on a humanitarian trip around the world funded by a reclusive billionaire. Along with a famous grunge rock star, a Rwandan immigrant, and an unsettlingly attractive Hawaiian urban farmer named Kai, Mia and Rosie embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

From the slums of Mumbai to a Hungarian border camp during the refugee crisis, Mia’s heart is challenged and changed in astonishing ways—ways she never could have imagined if she hadn’t opened herself up to the opportunity. As she grapples with how to make a difference in a complicated world, Mia’s journey through self-discovery leaves her with the choice between the past she left behind and a new budding dream in her heart.

“I combed through the pages with delight. This book is going to cause a real buzz.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Critic reviews

'The Enlightenment of Bees was just the tale my wanderlust-laden heart needed this summer.

Loved it!

This was a very entertaining book with warmth and adventure. Great book! You’ll love it!

Uplifting

So much to enjoy in this engaging down to earth story which opens eyes to the needs of the less fortunate in this world. Too many people without homes, jobs or safe country to live in. A call to open our arms, hearts & minds to help others in our own specific way.

Loved this book

A great story I will always remember . Follow your dreams! If you work hard you can accomplish anything

Absolute Gold - Read this book!

I absolutely loved everything about this book. The performance was amazing - the accents, voices, and all. And the content. I literally gasped out loud at certain points. I laughed, I cried, I got all the feels. I really felt connected to the characters and saw a lot of my own life within the words. I love the way the author describes the space around her. From the feel and smell of food, to the vivid colors and landscapes. I highly recommend this book.

Great Read

I loved the story and the adventure it takes you. I recommend the book. Wonderful story.