more about: The Help

Dear Real Simple readers: Thank you for taking the time not only to read The Help, but to think about the conflict, the characters and the writing process. Since The Help was released in [...]

Hi, everyone: Well, we finally reached the conclusion, and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In the end, the book written by Skeeter, Aibileen, Minny, and the other maids ended up [...]

This week things took a turn for the worse for Skeeter. We saw the end of her relationship with Stuart Whitworth and she was practically thrown out of the circle of Jackson, MS socialites. [...]

We covered a lot this week and moved a few steps further in some of the cliff-hangers we left off with last time. Skeeter finally had her date with the senator’s son, and it [...]

I am happy to hear that so many of you are enjoying this book as much as I am. This week I found myself laughing out loud on the subway, and I even missed my stop one day on account of being so engrossed. In Chapters 2 to 6 we are able to see things from the perspective of two new women, Minnie and Miss Skeeter. The contrast in thoughts and views between these two women is as drastic as their complexions.</

Hi, everyone: So what are your initial impressions of The Help? It is taking everything in me to not jump ahead in this book. I am definitely engaged so far. At first it took [...]

It’s Nykia Spradley here. While I’m not a newbie to Simply Stated, RealSimple.com’s blogs, I’m delving into new territory by hosting this month’s book club.