I can see why this is such a popular book. It is the southern 1960's version of Desperate Housewives. Secrets, betrayal, death, life...what's not to like?
It is the stories of three women who come together to write about rich white women and the relationships with their black domestics. The book lets loose hidden anger, guilt, joy, and sorrow, but ultimately teaches the women that they are "just two people. Not that much separates us. Not nearly as much as I'd thought.
Stockett took five years to write this book and it was declined for publishing several times before it came out in 2009. She got the idea to write the book because of her relationship with her own beloved black maid who made caramel cake just like Minny (one of the book's narrators). If you would like to see the recipe go to Stockett's site. I was interested to see the the recipe actually was published in “The Memphis Cookbook” by The Junior League of Memphis, Inc.
I look forward to seeing the movie which will come out next August.
I recommend this book, but I will not read it again.
Food: Iced tea, toast points, and coffee
Reading: Room
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