The Help

The Help

5 (1)
Idioma: Inglés
Formato: Tapa dura
ISBN 10: 0399155341
ISBN 13: 9780399155345
Fecha de publicación: January 1st, 2009
Editorial: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Páginas: 464

Géneros: Children’s, Humor, Business & Economics, Cookbooks

In the heart of Jackson, Mississippi during the tumultuous 1960s, three women from different backgrounds converge in a groundbreaking endeavor. Skeeter, a recent college graduate, finds herself yearning for a purpose beyond the conventional expectations of a Southern woman. Her determination to tell the stories of the black maids employed in white households leads her to form an unlikely alliance with Aibileen and Minny, two courageous African American women who navigate the complexities of their roles amid racial injustice.

Aibileen, nurturing and wise, has spent years raising white children, pouring her love into them while grappling with the loss of her own son. Meanwhile, Minny, known for her exceptional cooking and sharp tongue, hides her struggles behind a veneer of humor. Together, these three women begin to challenge the societal norms and secrets of their community, risking everything to unveil the truth and foster change.

As their relationships deepen, they confront not only the systemic racism of their time but also personal demons and the bonds of friendship that will ultimately redefine their lives. Through shared courage and resilience, they embark on a journey that promises to change Jackson forever, proving that even the most ordinary individuals can accomplish the extraordinary when united for a cause.

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