The Help

Brief Summary

What does courage really look like in a divided world? "The Help" unforlds in 1960s Mississippi, where three women (a young writer and two African-American maids) work together to expose the ugly truths of racism in their town. Full of wit, heartbreak, and the small rebellions that drive big changes, Stockett’s novel is a unique combination of friendship, bravery, and finding your voice when society wants you silent.