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Historical Fiction · WarmBlack maids in 1960s Mississippi tell their stories
The Help
See it on Amazon2009Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
In Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, Skeeter Phelan, a young white woman, secretly interviews Black maids about their work for white families. Stockett’s 2009 novel was a bestseller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Racism · Friendship · Mississippi
Screen adaptation
The Help (2011)
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About the author
Kathryn Stockett1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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