Books The Help  by Kathryn Stockett (Author)

The Help by Kathryn Stockett is a powerful novel set in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi, that explores the racial tensions and complex relationships between African American maids and their white employers during the Civil Rights era. The story is told through the perspectives of three women: Skeeter Phelan, a young white woman aspiring to be a writer; Aibileen Clark, a wise and nurturing Black maid caring for white children; and Minny Jackson, Aibileen's outspoken friend known for her cooking skills.

Skeeter returns home after college and becomes determined to expose the injustices faced by Black maids in her community. She secretly interviews Aibileen, Minny, and other maids for a groundbreaking book revealing their true experiences of working for white families. This project incurs social backlash from the racist community, especially from Hilly Holbrook, but also galvanizes the maids to share their stories, exposing both kindness and cruelty.