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Jackson Mississippi 1960's. They are maids, not slaves...I guess you would call this a gray area. A beautifully written piece of work depicting the struggles between humans who can't seem to get past the color of ones skin or the status within the community they operate.
Sometimes in life I get caught up in the rat race of life, this book is a reminder to "keep the main thing, the main thing". Above all, kindness is king. Not that I am a mean person, but sometimes I worry about myself a little t ...more
Sometimes in life I get caught up in the rat race of life, this book is a reminder to "keep the main thing, the main thing". Above all, kindness is king. Not that I am a mean person, but sometimes I worry about myself a little t ...more
One of the best "current" books I've read in awhile. The characters were so richly created that I cried with very sub-character (boy mowing the lawn) was harmed. I cheered, I cringed, I enjoyed the ride.
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Witty. A great book and quick read. Can't wait to see if the movie lives up to the book.
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Sep 25, 2011
Tina
marked it as in-email
