Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood tells the story of Siddalee Walker, a successful New York theater director, and her turbulent relationship with her mother, Vivi Abbott Walker.

After a public scandal where Vivi is called a 'tap-dancing child abuser,' their relationship fractures.

Vivi's lifelong friends, the Ya-Yas, send Siddalee a scrapbook of their girlhood memories called 'The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood' to help bridge the gap.

The novel explores themes of imperfect love, forgiveness, and the enduring power of female friendship, set against the backdrop of Southern culture and history.

Through flashbacks and present-day reflections, the story reveals the deep and complicated ties between mothers and daughters and among lifelong friends.