Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd, the renowned author of “The Secret Life of Bees” and other bestselling novels, delivered an insightful and inspiring address at Scripps College in 2010. Kidd’s speech applauded the importance of storytelling, empathy, and the pursuit of one’s creative passions. She encouraged graduates to embrace the power of narrative, to listen to the stories of others, and to use literature as a means of understanding the human experiencei. Sue Monk Kidd’s address underscored the significance of literature and the written word in shaping our understanding of the world and our shared humanity.