Set in 1960s Mississippi, The Help tells the intertwined stories of three women who challenge racial injustice and social barriers. Aibileen and Minny, Black maids working for white families, share their experiences with Skeeter, a young writer determined to expose the truth. Through courage, friendship, and the power of storytelling, Kathryn Stockett’s novel reveals the voices and struggles behind the Civil Rights movement with warmth, humor, and humanity.
Date: 2009 (United States)
Length: ~524 pages (varies by edition)
Cultural impact: ~10.000.000 copies (estimates)
Genre: Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
"A deeply moving novel filled with poignancy, humor, and hope... a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don't" — Publishers Weekly, leading book industry publication
"A magical novel. Heartbreaking and oh so true, the voices of these characters, their lives and struggles, will stay with you long after you reluctantly come to the end" — Robert Hicks, novelist
"I love The Help. Kathryn Stockett has given us glorious characters and a powerful, truth-filled story" — Jill Conner Browne, author
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