tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post7404259130001691760..comments2024-01-18T05:37:22.292-05:00Comments on lisa and laura write: Book Review: The Help by Kathryn Stockettlisa and laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-63925451140334149072009-07-23T23:12:09.546-04:002009-07-23T23:12:09.546-04:00From 1972-74 we lived in Philadelphia, Mississippi...From 1972-74 we lived in Philadelphia, Mississippi, which may be why <i>The Help</i>, a first novel by Kathryn Stockett, held me in its grasp for the past 24 hours. <br /> <br />It was ten years after the death of Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner, and the distrust of anyone wearing a federal uniform was still palpable. <br /><br />I wrote the "Cook of the Week" column for The Neshoba Democrat, which gave me entree into people's homes. And, like the narrators of this book, as long as I was able to keep my mouth shut and my thoughts to myself, I was able to lern a lot about the Deep South and the deeply held prejudices that fill the pages of this book. <br /><br />(For more, see <a href="http://larchmontmusings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> full review) </a>Emily Grottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685456097459945225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-38155458915179026192009-07-21T11:45:59.505-04:002009-07-21T11:45:59.505-04:00I've got this one at the top of my to-be-read ...I've got this one at the top of my to-be-read list. I haven't read one negative review for this book yet.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999284509345818868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-63773037714176498542009-07-20T21:51:57.526-04:002009-07-20T21:51:57.526-04:00Shelli - I am a woman of many talents.
Katie - I&...Shelli - I am a woman of many talents.<br /><br />Katie - I'm SO jealous that you've met Kathryn. She must be amazing in person.<br /><br />Jenny - Hope your birthday was fabulous. Definitely pick up this book. <br /><br />Christina - I can't wait to hear what you think of this book. It's just incredible.<br /><br />Kimberly - Ha! I knew someone was going to call me out on this rave review. Well, at least you know we're honest...<br /><br />JD - I know, I know. We forgot the damn powder. Next time...although I'm still a little scared of it.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-79699370530245481462009-07-20T12:06:38.217-04:002009-07-20T12:06:38.217-04:00What? You didn't shop for BCPowder, bottom she...What? You didn't shop for BCPowder, bottom shelf, Rite Aid or any drugstore. They all know it. Get it. Use it. Every time you drink champagne or Prosecco. But then you won't be able to indulge in a good book. Wait a minute. Forget everything. Hangovers are good.jdsanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658357606303732115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-27909474390847648012009-07-20T10:55:05.047-04:002009-07-20T10:55:05.047-04:00What? No thumbs down photos for the author to sta...What? No thumbs down photos for the author to stalk you over??? Man, you guys are going soft...must be all the Prosseco and beer pong. <br /><br />Fine! I'm adding it to my TBR list. I could use a good grown-up read.Kimberly Dertinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368511542359560174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-50697205357401038262009-07-20T09:50:46.699-04:002009-07-20T09:50:46.699-04:00I am definitely suffering this am after a fun BBQ ...I am definitely suffering this am after a fun BBQ last night-ugghh Advil here I come! <br />ok you've convinced me to read it!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-75282877111006377542009-07-20T06:51:37.428-04:002009-07-20T06:51:37.428-04:00Glad you survived Prosecco Part II. This book soun...Glad you survived Prosecco Part II. This book sounds fantastic. I am always on the look out for new titles. <br /><br />And thank you for your awesome comment on my bday post. :)JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-18155074353873576632009-07-19T23:48:54.920-04:002009-07-19T23:48:54.920-04:00I can't say enough about this work of art. It...I can't say enough about this work of art. It changed the way I write. It is simply AWESOME!<br /><br />I feel so honored to have met her and hung out one night!Katie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067504634291164972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-82132306897742637872009-07-19T18:36:11.377-04:002009-07-19T18:36:11.377-04:00sounds beautiful. how did you do a literary review...sounds beautiful. how did you do a literary review with a hangover. wowShelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.com