The Help

De: Kathryn Stockett

Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell, Jenna Lamia, Octavia Spencer, Bahni Turpin

The #1 New York Times bestselling novel and basis for the Academy Award–winning film.

Aibileen is a black maid in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, who's always taken orders quietly, but lately she's unable to hold her bitterness back. Her friend Minny has never held her tongue but now must somehow keep secrets about her employer that leave her speechless. White socialite Skeeter just graduated college. She's full of ambition, but without a husband, she's considered a failure. Together these seemingly different women join together to write a tell-all book about work as a black maid in the South, that could forever alter their destinies and the life of a small town.

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Praise for The Help

“The two principal maid characters...leap off the page in all their warm, three dimensional glory...[A] winning novel.”—The New York Times

“This could be one of the most important pieces of fiction since To Kill a Mockingbird…If you read only one book...let this be it.”—NPR.org

“Wise, poignant...You’ll catch yourself cheering out loud.”—People

“Graceful and real, a compulsively readable story.”—Entertainment Weekly

“A beautiful portrait of a fragmenting world.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“The must-read choice of every book club in the country.”—The Huffington Post

“At turns hilarious and heart-warming.”—Associated Press

“In a page-turner that brings new resonance to the moral issues involved, Stockett spins a story of a social awakening as seen from both sides of the American racial divide.”—The Washington Post

Thoroughly Enjoyed!

I was skeptical about buying this book, but the reviews convinced me to give it a try. It's not my normal type of book. The narrators were outstanding, which is a first for me in audio books. I loved having the multiple readers. The story was entertaining and kept me wanting more. I would recommend this book any just about anyone.

Buy it!!!

This was pure pleasure. The story is so descriptive and well-written, and the content draws you in immediately. The performances were excellent. It's easy to see why this is one of Audibles top-rated and top-selling books.

This story more wonderful on Audible

Would you listen to The Help again? Why?

Yes ax performance amazing

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Help?

The maid stories portrayal.

Which scene was your favorite?

The maids acceptance of Skeeter.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending.

Loved it . . . Loved it . . . Loved it!

I loved the voices and the accents of the characters. This book drew me in and kept me there all the way through. I recently saw the movie and let me tell you the book is so much better! The Help was not only entertaining, but also educational on the period of time and what these woman went through when segregation was still being enforced.

Great book and narrators!

The book started a bit slow, but is so good! I highly recommend it! I'm really not sure what was better, the story or the narrators. Three narrators and the best audio book I have ever read. If you don't get this one, you are missing out. The quality of the reading was wonderful; great depth; narrators added so much to this story.

this caused me to clean my house better

because the only way to keep listening to it outside the car, was to have it on during housework.

heatwarming and hopeful

Beautifully drawn, multi dimensional characters. This is a book that really lends itself to an audio edition. And, this is splendidly done in audio.

An excellent listen

This was the only book I've listened to twice in a row! Both the content and the reading was great! It's relevant to understanding the 60's civil rights movement in the south - told in a very compelling way.

love the book.. I wait for a part 2..

Love the history.. was not able to stop listening. The voices for each character make it enjoyable. I really wish for a part 2... to know the future of the characters. They get to your heart.

Must Read

I listen to a lot of books to divert my attention while doing menial tasks. This is the best book I've come across in years! I stopped the menial chores and listened for hours ... not wanting to miss a single word. The narration was excellent! I've told all friends and family members they MUST read this book!