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.

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!

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In January my book club read "The Help" and I totally loved it . . . and the insight it added to my life. I have given this book as a birthday gift three times. Each friend thoroughly enjoyed it and passed it on to their daughters. For a first novel it is outstanding . . . as the pages turned, you never wanted it to end . . . and I'm still waiting for the saga to continue. Please Kathryn, tell us more! To Overstock, thanks for making a birthday miles away a very happy one . . . as always, you deliver!!!

I was so sad when this book ended for it was a fabulous read. I seldom find books about women that are so interesting and necessary , still, in our society. I began reading at 10 pm and could not put it down until 5 am the next morning! This story is excellent, and I hope Ms Stockett continues to write about women because it's true that we are all just women.

I am an avid reader and this book had everything. I laughed out loud, I cried. It is beautiful and poignant. I've recommended it to several friends. I couldn't put it down. It is one of those rare books that makes you feel like you know the characters, and will leave you a little sad when it ends because you don't want to say goodbye. I loved it!

When I bought this book it was a very hot item. i received it fast and it was a better price than the mall.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? perfect
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Excellant. I saw these ties at the mall
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellant

Very good name and movie title as well. Great characters.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? very well
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very well
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent

I ordered a book and it took entirely too long to come. I was just before buying at store and sending this back.

I'd highly recommend ordering The Help from Overstock.com. The service and product were very good.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Image was identical to the actual product.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate description
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent quality.

The book was good. The situtations were life like. The book brought back old memories and the book was basic on actual facts and situations that I lived with and through. The locations in the book are locations I am familiar with in Jackson, MS. The timing of the book was before I moved to Jackson. I have visist some of the locations in the book. I saw the movie before reading the book. The book has a lot more details. But both the book and movie are real life situations.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The quality was great,

i loved this book..being born in mississippi,with my grandma as a maid,it was like having her back in my life...great book.....

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? great
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. great

The only thing I didn't like about this purchase was the length of time it took to get to me. I ordered it on the 23rd of August and I didn't get it until the 7th of September. I guess I am used to ordering from a different website where items arrive within 4 days at the latest. It was just hard to wait!

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Perfect
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Excellent
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I was a young girl when this book took place. I was being raised in the North and really had no idea of the things that were going on in the South. The book was written in a warm and descriptive way so that you felt you knew the characters and in hindsight could understand some of what went on back then.

• How did the image on site compare with the actual product? perfect
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. perfect

The shipping time for this book was good and I thought the price was fair. The book was recommended by friends, so I am excited to sit down and read it.

Thought the book was great - this copy was sent as a gift.

The order took over a week to arrive. One reason I chose it, was because it was supposed to take 1-3 business days. Also the book arrived with a torn page, a very clean tear/cut from top to bottom right in the middle of the book, in a very crucial area of the story. Overall, I was displeased with my shopping experience.

I had heard a good deal of hype before I read this book, so that may have set unnecessarily high expectations for me. That being said, I really enjoyed this book and found it very easy to read, though it fell a little bit low of my high expectations. Some of the characters just didn't feel like they had enough dimension and the whole thing felt too neatly wrapped up in the end. Definitely still worth reading though!

While I know this is a GREAT book. I ordered it as a gift and the shipping took 3 weeks. Never again.

One of the best books I've read in a long time. The characters are so real - I finished it in a couple days - couldn't put it down!