The Help by Kathryn Stockett
I loved this book. I know it was on just about everyone’s best of ’09 lists, but it took me until now to finally read it. Everyone was right; it’s a wonderful book, definitely worth reading.
Skeeter has returned home to Jackson, Mississippi after graduating from Old Miss. It’s 1962 and she’s a twenty-two year old woman who is ready to make her mark on the world, has aspirations of becoming a writer and is advised to start by writing about what disturbs her. With the help of Aibileen, a black maid who is raising her 17th white child but whose own son has died, Skeeter begins to collect the stories of these black women who the upper class families rely on but don’t necessarily trust, need but don’t respect. Skeeter, Aibileen, and all those who work with them are crossing the lines that divide the town, could literally have their lives ruined or taken because of the project.
I don’t know what to say about this book that hasn’t already been said. It’s a touching book, heart-breaking and hopeful. I think at heart it’s about the relationships between the women, friends, employees, mothers, white, black. That’s also what Skeeter concludes about her own book.
Wasn’t that the point of the book? For women to realize, We are just two people. Not that much separates us. Not nearly as much as I’d thought. (pg. 418)
Honestly, if you haven’t read this one yet, pick it up. You won’t regret it.
Published in 2009
444 pages
Challenges: 100+, A to Z, Women Unbound
My copy was purchased and the above is my honest opinion. I am an Amazon associate.
I think I’ll look for it. Great review!
I agree 🙂 So good! So worth the read.
Now I have to read it too 😀
I’m in the years long queue for this one. I hope I get it this year!
I’m glad you got to read it. I loved it.
Very nice review. It sounds very interesting.
I really liked it too. Just a great read.
I LOVED this as well. Well, heck who didn’t right? Great review. Amazing debut novel.
I’m one of those who hasn’t read this yet, but I do have the book, so I have good intentions!
I was lucky enough to find this in our library’s used book section for $2. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but it looks like I’ll have to make time soon 🙂
Ooohhh I just bought this one! Haven’t started it yet, but it will be soon!
Definitely pick up a Heyer book! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve had this book for ages on my shelf. Everyone loves it and I really need to get to reading it and soon.
I haven’t read this one yet and I have no excuse. Your review was perfect 🙂
I’ve been coveting this book. I’m going to get it on Kindle. 🙂
I loved this book.
In fact, this was on my “most favorite” list last year. Loved it! I’m glad you liked it too.
I can’t wait to read this book!