The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Title: The Help

Author: Kathryn Stockett

Genre: Adult Fiction
Rating: 5

Wonderful read. Powerfully written from the point of view of three extraordinary women who are ready for a change in the segregated city of Jackson, Mississippi 40 years ago. Skeeter, a white female who wishes to become an author, dares to write a book telling the stories of black maids working for white women. Aibileen and Minny, two of the black maids within the story and who are two of the narrators in the book, share their stories, both the good and the bad about working for white families. Aibileen, Minny, and Skeeter's thoughts, actions, and emotions are portrayed throughout the book giving the book added depth and allowing the reader to see how each person was affected by writing the book. Overall, a great book that will make you stop and think.
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