| The Help |  | Author: Kathryn Stockett
Publisher: Penguin Audio
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Rating:  2371 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,138
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 15
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Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.3 x 2
ISBN: 0143144189
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780143144182
ASIN: 0143144189
Publication Date: February 10, 2009
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 READ IT!!! July 29, 2010
lillian grant
The Help by Kathryn Stockett is a definite must read! It is a warm and poignant novel. One that has the potential to be a timeless piece and passed on and on...and on.
Three women, Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny, join forces to embark on a seemingly impossible mission. They come from very different backgrounds but defy the rules of 1960s Mississippi regarding race relations and come together on a project that could put their lives in danger. Racial tensions begin to fly high as these women race to accomplish one common goal...to be heard.
Kathryn Stockett succeeded in writing a captivating novel. I really enjoyed reading it, and found it hard to put down. I was introduced to it by my mother, who was visiting me after I gave birth to my son. She was staying with us, and the book never seemed to leave her hands. And periodically I'd hear laughter or a shocked gasp come from her as she read it, so it peaked my interest. I never expected to have time to read since I had a newborn to tend to, but let me tell you, this book is so good I found myself creating time to read it. I'd balance baby in one hand and book in the other, or if I had to hold him and calm him down or pump, I'd crack the spine so the pages stayed flat and leave it open on the bed. It was that good!
It was such a page turner, it kept me wondering what happened next, or why something happened.The characters were so realistic I felt I was right there with them understanding their emotions. I felt I knew exactly who they were, not just a name, but who they were as people and understanding the personality of each one as if I knew them personally.
There were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, and equally as many OMG (oh my goodness) moments. Every chapter created a picture or scene that moved you to feel fear or sadness, even excitement. I definitely finished the book with a new found respect for the natives of 1960s Mississippi. I even felt thankful for never having to experience such negativity, but also wondered if I have, or ever had, that type of strength.
A really good book, which is exactly what The Help is, makes you do a self-examination. And The Help does just that. It forces (or moves) you to look at yourself and discover the real person you are within. I can tell you it inspires me to be better and even have faith that in a world of negative thought, there is still some good in people.
The Help is all encompassing, and we should definitely embrace it. So this gets a definite READ IT from me.
A book you miss after you finish July 29, 2010
E. F. MCENTEGART
I enjoyed every minute while reading this book. The characters were real and believable and the plot well woven while also being enlightening.
Very rich and complex story July 29, 2010
Shania (Ohio)
Thouroughly enjoyed this book set in the civil rights era. The characters become people I know (for better or worse) because they are drawn in such detail and depth. Each maid's story is similar to the others because they are in the same situation, but each has their on unique perspective and worries. At the same time, the reader can relate to the three southern bells (and the mammas and beaus) becuase Ms. Stockett portrays the times so very acurately. Five stars and I'm waiting for her next book.
Honest and touching July 29, 2010
Maureen (NJ United States)
I laughed and cried along with the characters. could not stop reading until the very last page. truly inspiring...thank you for sharing this story!
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ ! July 29, 2010
MISHAAL AHMED JAAFAR
I heard about this book on Amazon a while ago and a week ago i decided to read it so i got the kindle edition . The Help is got to be one of the best books i've ever read ! i loved it . it was such an amazing book . the writing is beautiful and amazing . The story is so inspiring and good . I loved everything about this books from the story to the writing and of course the characters . I enjoyed reading this book very much. i highly recommend it ! :D :)
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