The Help

By: Kathryn Stockett

Narrated by: 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.

Critic reviews

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

More Than Five Stars

First off I just loved the story but the performance really made it happen! The actresses are so amazing and brought each of the characters to life. I was hooked from the very start. Smart writing. Engaging and entertaining.

Great story and BEST readers I've ever heard!!

Have to love Minnie!! Especially her "chocolate pie"! :)) The readers really make their characters come to life! Enjoyed listening to it more than reading it myself. Definitely a must "listen" :)

Incredibly written-you feel all the feels

This book was incredibly written and the plot and characters really draw you in. I cried, laughed, cried and smiled throughout this book. I think it’s especially important to read it now as we as a nation are not quite where we need to be in terms of equality.

Heart felt realistic story.

Could not stop reading this. The book is better than the movie. It’s a rich, vibrant, and keeps you reading heart felt book. I read this or listen to it many times. Love it.

Great book!!!

I enjoyed this so much the narrator was amazing! Definitely recommend! Couldn't put it down!