Book Club Selection- The Help by Kathryn Stockett

 We met again for the second book club discussion and dinner on June 1.  Thank you to Mary for hosting the pot luck dinner.  We were joined by Judy S and Judy T and Betsy.  So happy to get to know these lovely ladies.  A great time was enjoyed by all.

Our next meeting and discussion is planned for Wednesday,  July 27  at 6:30 pm.  Wendy Y.  has offered to open her home for the pot luck dinner and book discussion.  If you wish to join us, you can send an email for more information.   Please contact Janet at garmanjanet@gmail.com. 

   The Help by Kathryn Stockett is our newest selection.  Here is a review  that was posted on Amazon.com    website about the book.

From Bookmarks Magazine

In writing about such a troubled time in American history, Southern-born Stockett takes a big risk, one that paid off enormously. Critics praised Stockett's skillful depiction of the ironies and hypocrisies that defined an era, without resorting to depressing or controversial clich√©s. Rather, Stockett focuses on the fascinating and complex relationships between vastly different members of a household. Additionally, reviewers loved (and loathed) Stockett's three-dimensional characters—and cheered and hissed their favorites to the end. Several critics questioned Stockett's decision to use a heavy dialect solely for the black characters. Overall, however, The Help is a compassionate, original story, as well as an excellent choice for book groups.

A few people had read this book when it was first published and recommended it highly.  Those that had read it already, said they were more than happy to read it again in order to prepare for the discussion.  The book is available in public libraries, hardback, paperback and also in Kindle format.  

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