Pigs In Heaven - Barbara Kingsolver The sequel to The Bean Trees. The story starts three years later, and you get to find out what ultimately happens to Taylor and Turtle and Taylor's mother Alice. A little longer and more complicated than The Bean Trees, but just as enjoyable to read. I love all the interesting, unique characters and the way she weaves all of their lives together.I'm a contemporary woman, devoted to the single life, but I just might consider marrying a man who would do that to his television for me! :)