At the outset of the civil rights movement in Jackson, Mississippi, three unique women unite to share the stories of dozens of the city`s black servants, who have been kept voiceless for too long. Skeeter is fresh home from college, with big dreams of becoming a journalist, though her mother just wants her to find a husband. Aibileen, a black maid, is the heart and soul of her household, now working on raising her seventeenth white child. Her best friend Minnie, is the best cook in the city, but can not find a job because of her tendency to speak the cold truth. Together, these three unforgettable ladies launch a crusade to collect the stories of the town`s silent servants, and try to tear down the unspoken racial barriers that traverse the homes and hearts of everyone in Jackson.
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This is a very good book. I almost could not put it down.. I have recommended this book to all my family and friends.So far i have read a lot of books this year and this book of #1 on my list. I read my share of smutt but I also prefer a good read everY now and then... 2 THUMBS UP TO THE AUTHOR.. CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR SECOND BOOK..LOL
I could not put this book down! Picked it up one afternoon and was finished with it by the next day. I loved the characters in this book. What strength, fortitude and courage these women possessed. Kathryn Stockett written pages reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird". I am really looking forward to her next book. Hurry up!
This book was voted one of my book club's favorite reads! The story was set in Jackson, Mississippi during the 60s, when racial tension was at its apex. Kristen Stockett did an outstanding job of weaving the lives of three women, all with a different story, into the book. The book moved between each person with ease, leaving me anxious to find out what would happen next! I was so drawn into the stories, I hardly noticed the pages turn - and then suddenly I was nearing the end! I found myself rooting for and admiring the courage, strength, and perseverance of the 'heroes' in the book. I would highly recommend this to anyone searching for a wonderful book that shares a glimpse of the past, and the people who were the foundation for a better future.
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