The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Published in 2009
It’s not much of a risk to recommend a book that’s #1 on the NYT best sellers list, but it’s still worth a mention just so you don’t miss this one. The book follows several Southern women with very diverse views on living in Mississippi and offers a glimpse of life in the south during the civil rights movement. It’s a good book for Black History Month and sure to spark some memories of where you were during the early 60s. The plot keeps the reader involved and has a few unexpected twists. You’ll quickly get attached to the main characters and soon be anxiously looking for more reading time to see what’s happening in the next chapter.
It looks like the Library has a long waiting list for this one, but it was recently selling for less than $10 on Amazon and you might check the books stores in town before ordering on-line.
Macy & Roger Reynolds
Editor's note: Reader reviews of materials available at or through the Yellow Springs Library are encouraged and appreciated.
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Thanks for the info. Just bought a Kindle version for $8.55. Looking forward to more reviews of books available on Kindle since we are not able to run down to the library and get our name on the waiting list!
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