i just finished reading the book, the help, by kathryn stockett.
it is tells the story of three women in jackson mississippi in the 1960's during the civil rights movement. two of the women are black maids for white families, and the other woman is a white recent college graduate who wants to tell the story of black woman working for white families in jackson, which at the time is very controversial and dangerous.
i really loved this book. i couldn't put it down. i think the author did an amazing job at developing each of the characters. and, at times, i swear i could feel the heat of a mississippi summer along with them. this book really makes you think about how your actions affect others. anyhow, i'd highly recommend it!
14 comments:
I loved this book!
I keep hearing great things about this book I just need to get my hands on a copy
I'm reading it now and I love it too!
lalalaloved it
I'd forgotten I wanted to read this book. Thanks for the review, now I'll have to go pick it up!
loved. loved. loved. this book.
It seems everywhere I go people are talking about this book! No wonder there is a LOOOONG wait at the library to check it out. Sounds like it will be worth it though. Thanks!
That's my book club book... I have to grab it today!
Loved it too! Think it would be a perfect selection for a Book Club discussion. Didn't you love all the characters?! They're amazing women!
great rec! I'll have to check it out! I'm always on the look-out for a great book.
It's on my list. Thanks for sharing your take on it.
jbhat
a friend of mine just gave me this book as a thank you gift, i can't wait to read it! i just need some extra time now...
I'm reading it now and I'm hooked! Love it!
Hi I just found your blog- Lovely.
I too wrote a book review on this book- If you are interested here is the link. Have a great day.
http://ladyofthearts.blogspot.com/2010/02/help-by-kathryn-stockett.html
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