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I think most everyone has read The Help, and now I have too. I loved it! My favorite books to read are those so rich in characters that you just can't figure out who you love the best. The Help is one of those books.
The Help is set in 1960's Mississippi and follows the lives of three very different women. Aibileen is a strong black woman who works as a maid and whose strength and faith inspire all around her. Minny is a spunky black woman, a mother, and a maid who tells it like it is and is the best cook in town. Skeeter is a privileged young white woman trying to find herself in spite of an overbearing mother, a not so great group of friends, and an environment full of prejudice. As Skeeter's eyes begin to open to the injustices around her, she teams up with Aibileen and Minny on a project that will not only rock their small town, but change their lives.
Even though I loved this book, I wasn't crazy about the ending. I was left wanting something more, but I guess every book isn't going to end the way I want.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read southern, historical, or women's fiction. I've avoided watching the movie until I could read the book, and now I'm excited to watch it.
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