The Help by Kathryn Stockett

     Aibileen is a black maid of Jackson, Mississippi in 1962. While normally taking orders quietly, she has lately been dealing with a bitterness that she can no longer bite back. Minny, on the other hand, has never had a problem with being blunt. However, working for a newcomer with secrets has been leaving her speechless. Skeeter, a white socialite, returns from college expecting to find solace in the beloved maid, Constantine, who raised her. But to Skeeter's surprise, Constantine has disappeared.
     These three women join together to write a tell all book about what it's like to be a black maid working for the white homes of the South. Despite the risks and sometimes humorous boundaries, these women unite with the intention to build hope for a better day.


     This debut from Kathryn Stockett is an incredible read. The Help is a beautiful, but heartbreaking story of three brave women who set out to show the world what it is like to be a black maid in white homes. The Help made me laugh, cry, and have more respect for the world we live in today.

Mrs. Lacey

 

AIBILEEN: "I been in some tense situations, but to have Minny on one side a my living room and Miss Skeeter on the other, and the topic at hand be what it feel like being Negro and working for a white woman. Law, it's a wonder they hadn't been an injury."