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The characters and setting stay with you long after you turn the final page. You'll find yourself both laughing out loud and crying by turns through this moving story. Stockett shines a light on the lives of women in the South during this time period. History is brought vividly to life through the alternating perspectives and unique voices Stockett has created. As only the best novels can do, we see the best and worst of humanity here; great strength and dignity, and disappointing cruelty and ignorance. This is a book to share with all of the women in your life!
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett
NYEnglishTeacher, January 1, 2011
The characters and setting stay with you long after you turn the final page. You'll find yourself both laughing out loud and crying by turns through this moving story. Stockett shines a light on the lives of women in the South during this time period. History is brought vividly to life through the alternating perspectives and unique voices Stockett has created. As only the best novels can do, we see the best and worst of humanity here; great strength and dignity, and disappointing cruelty and ignorance. This is a book to share with all of the women in your life!(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)