The Help, a bestselling novel by Kathryn Stockett, is set in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s. The story follows three extraordinary women: Aibileen, a wise Black maid who has raised many white children; her bold friend Minny, famous for her cooking and sharp tongue; and Skeeter, a young white college graduate aspiring to become a writer. Skeeter secretly interviews the maids about their experiences serving white families, revealing racism and injustice in the segregated South. Risking their safety and reputations, the three women publish a book that shakes their entire community. It is a moving story of courage, friendship, and dignity.
