The Help

Reviewed By: Xela
Written By: Kathryn Stockett
Published By: The Penguin Group
525 Pages

The Help is an amazingly written book by Kathryn Stockett. It shows a very real indication of what life was like for people during the period of segregation down south. All the while connecting you and making you fall in love with the characters. You meet many different characters, in the book, and you hear partially about many of their stories. Their stories educate you on what life would have been like for a black woman with a family, or single black lady who lost a child or even a white woman against segregation. It gave a very distinctive representation of life during during 1962 in segregated society. This book is an absolutely outstanding read! One of my personal favorites for sure, and I feel it is a great read for anywhere from teens, to adults, to seniors. Although I may caution that discretion should be used, there are some parts which can be slightly graphic, but for the most part it's a perfect read for any age.