Book Review- The Help by Katheryn Stockett

Let me start off by saying that I normally don't read books like this! I tend to stay away from the books that make me think about slavery or heartbreaking issues! I think about those afflicted and my heart aches for them. I have such a sensitive spirit for those who are suffering that it feels like I suffer with them. Schindler's List nearly killed me!!

That aside, I was convinced to try this book from many dear friends that have loved the movie and the book.

The Help is a book that will make you laugh, cry(a lot), become enraged, and utter words of disgust! You follow 3 main characters and many sub-characters through living life in the early 60's in Jackson, Mississippi. Segregation was alive and rampant during this time! These 3 main characters struggle to figure out the rights and the wrongs of living in this age while they harbor a secret that will change their town forever! I kept turning those pages late into the night waiting to see the fates of these women! And sometimes I felt awkward hearing the secrets of the ladies, worried that they would catch me eavesdropping! Especially about the Terrible Awful!


I know that I left you wondering about the plot of this book but I want you to read it for yourself! Every page will leave you wanting more! So hurry up readers and grab this book!