Enter a vanished world: Jackson, Mississippi, 1962. Where black maids raise white children but aren't trusted not to steal the silver...

There's Aibileen, raising her 17th white child and nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny, whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; and white Miss Skeeter, home from college, who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared.

Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny. No-one would believe they'd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it. But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries, they come to depend and rely upon one another. Each is in search of a truth. And together they have an extraordinary story to tell...

Happy Birthday, jmsmom! Hope you have a lovely day, and hope you enjoy your parcel :)

From the book crossing birthday thread 2012

a wishlist book, arrived today for my birthday. Thank you Chremajora!

Enjoyed the book. Loved the characters.

sent for the "H" bookring.

took from H bookring

pretty good book

releasing at the Little Free Library in Aloha