I savored every last drop...

Like a decadent dessert, I couldn't get enough of:



I finished The Help last night, and I'm ready to read it again. It is a must read if you haven't already.....it brought back so many memories for me, growing up in the South. One thing Kathryn Stockett is genius at is really making you love her characters. My heart felt like it was going to break when I read about the relationship between one black maid and a certain child that she cares for from birth. Getting to know Abileen (one of the maids in the book) was a treat. I love how she secretly teaches little Mae Mobley (the toddler she cares for) that black and white is the same and that everyone is beautiful, no matter what color their skin is.

I especially loved some of the relationships that some of the white women formed with their colored help. Not all of them were positive, but some were bonding friendships and sisterhoods. I had a friend, growing up in Atlanta, who had a black maid in her home. Her name was Sue....I spent a lot of time on her lap with her telling me stories of her grandma and mama growing up in the South. Everytime one of the characters in the book says, "Oh laaaawwwwww...." it brings back so many memories for me! And I smile......The way that these women talk is music to my ears...

Now, I don't blog too much about books, but this one tugged at my heartstrings and really made it's impression on me. So, y'all get out there and read it!