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The Help is a fascinating read. Ms Skeeter has just come home to Jackson Missippi after graduating college. The year is 1965, she is unsure what to do with her life. Before graduating she had applied to some magazines in New york for a job as a writer. One Senior Editor Elaine Stein decides to take a chance on Skeeter , she tells her in a letter if she can come up with a book idea she would read it.Ms Skeeter tells her her idea about writing about the maids who work for the rich white women in J
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I just finished this wonderful book over the 4th of July weekend. I truly enjoyed it and can understand why it has been on the best seller list for so long. Stockert writes with such clarity and understanding of how the lives of Skeeter, Aibilene and Minny interwine. Supporting players are well written also. I am so happy that Esther recommended it as I will!
The story is about how black maids were treated by whites during 1960's..A very good attempt at depicting the complex relationships and how simple things like expressing their own views were so difficult in those days..I loved the different characters with their shades of grey..overall a very nice read..The story touches you and you can feel the characters..their depair,hatred,love and hope..
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6 Stars, oh wait .. I can only give 5 ;) Amazing book, couldn't put it down !!!
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This is a book for beach reading. It purports to be a serious book; however, it is more just fluff. Don't listen to me, however, the masses have acclaimed it to be a great book. I humbly disagree and found it full of predictable situations and southern stereotypes.
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Loved loved loved this book ! I actually read this book many years ago BEFORE it was made into a movie. As soon as I finished the last page, I said to my son ' this is going to be made into a movie for sure' it was brilliant , you will love it too.
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Loved it from start to finish. I was sad to see it ends. Can't wait to see the movie version
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One of the best books I've ever read. Such wonderful writing and a unique story.
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