Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Book Recommendation: The Help

I want to heartily recommend this book to you. It is a great story, and so well told. It takes place in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960's. The story is told by three women. This is historic fiction about the dynamics of whites and their black maids at the beginning of the civil rights era. Funny, sad, satisfying ending, I loved it.
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 23, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Thanks Karen. Sounds like the kind of story I like. I've requested it from our library.

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  2. Kathi's KreationsFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Karen, I just finished it and it is WONDERFUL!! I lived in Brandon, right outside of Jackson, and some of that thinking still goes on today, UGH :(

    Everyone should read this book!

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  3. Quilts and CatsFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    I also listened to this book in an audio format on my MP3 and it was great. This is an excellent read and I too, recommend it to everyone.

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  4. NancyFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Karen,

    I agree completely. I read it and have recommended it to many others.

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  5. JoanFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I read it too, and since I grew up in the deep south in the 60s, I can affirm the authenticity of the story (although we were not affluent enough to have "help"). And yes, those attitudes do still live on in some old-timers unfortunately.

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  6. AnyaFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    I agree...wonderful book. Very thought-provoking.

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  7. BeckyFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I read it and I loved it!

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  8. ~Laurie~February 23, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks for the recommendation - I'm always looking for a good read :)
    Laurie

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  9. Kim SFebruary 23, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    I love this book... it's in my top 10!

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  10. KathiFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I read it last month and like it very much. A few friends have picked it up since then.

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  11. LorettaFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Loved this book...one of the best I have read.

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