tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post6995936601765843036..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Book Club Discussion: The Help, by Kathryn StockettStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-22743039962533933032010-08-30T14:45:39.063-07:002010-08-30T14:45:39.063-07:00I'm nearly finished the book, and it has to be...I'm nearly finished the book, and it has to be one of my favorites. So well written, and a wonderful story. I have been having a hard time putting it down. I'm really anxious to know what happens next.<br /><br />Another favorite of mine was "The Secret Life of Bees" <br /><br />My next to read, (and I've heard wonderful reviews) "Sugar"cassiebhttp://cassie-b.buzzstuff.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-51035534370067774252010-08-14T20:56:02.007-07:002010-08-14T20:56:02.007-07:00Here's the link for the cast of the movie that...Here's the link for the cast of the movie that's in production:<br /><br />http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/fullcredits#cast<br /><br />Interesting to look through and see who they have left out, which presumably indicates scenes that won't be in the movie (Skeeter's meeting with the suitor's parents, for example -- sorry -- it's been a while and I loaned my copy of theCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716839866042506364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73581615278438400002010-07-27T21:21:24.110-07:002010-07-27T21:21:24.110-07:00I didn't see anyone else mention this: A movie...I didn't see anyone else mention this: A movie based on "The Help" is currently being filmed in Greenwood and Jackson, Miss. It's supposed to be in theaters in 2011.Lisa W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11937320240194788654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8705422176368069792010-07-21T18:13:17.652-07:002010-07-21T18:13:17.652-07:00Amazing, Amazing, book. Must read.Amazing, Amazing, book. Must read.mbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265451170552592771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73661318306762561992010-07-19T14:49:15.139-07:002010-07-19T14:49:15.139-07:00I loved, LOVED this book. when I was done reading...I loved, LOVED this book. when I was done reading it, I was so sad. It was like losing a best friend and no book could measure up for a while!!<br /><br />I still laugh when thinking about the "terrible awful"!!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558961544260341038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-29895571809550974602010-07-17T05:10:01.954-07:002010-07-17T05:10:01.954-07:00I enjoyed this book. I grew up in VA in the 50'...I enjoyed this book. I grew up in VA in the 50's and 60's. I was not from a "wealthy "family but we did have Help. I loved Nanny & Annie Mae and we felt like they were family. Nanny worked for my friend's family also and the only fight that friend and I ever had was over who Nanny loved the most. I think the book would make a great movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-62934954532671232802010-07-16T19:07:11.025-07:002010-07-16T19:07:11.025-07:00" . . . not just well-written, it was crafted..." . . . not just well-written, it was crafted." I agree, it's a magnificent book! BTW: I use a solar oven here in Phoenix. Just like a slow cooker, but you don't need electricity (on a sunny day, anyway!).<br /><br />- David<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aloe-vera.org/top_10_reasons_to_use_aloe_vera.htm" rel="nofollow">Aloe Vera 101</a><br /><a href="http://"Guppy" Honakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418432570902397757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11499899167206905622010-07-16T17:19:35.755-07:002010-07-16T17:19:35.755-07:00I grew up in Mississippi and I had a lady that too...I grew up in Mississippi and I had a lady that took care of us (5 children) for over 40 years. She died last year and they program from her funeral told of how much she loved us and how much we loved her (she didn't have any children of her own.) I miss her terribly along with my mother. I really enjoyed the book and felt that it was very true to what life was like at that time in Ms. Alice Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652419622049724703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-26441131560171944292010-07-16T11:58:09.124-07:002010-07-16T11:58:09.124-07:00Stephanie, I will look for you there! I think I...Stephanie, I will look for you there! I think I've at least skimmed A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove, but not recently. Shall check it you!Melaniehttp://boxingoctopus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24810520566266824162010-07-16T09:01:20.943-07:002010-07-16T09:01:20.943-07:00I, too, loved this book and was disappointed when ...I, too, loved this book and was disappointed when I finished it and it was over. I wanted it to go on. <br />I, too, read more slowly than normal with this book because of the dialogue -- I think I would enjoy hearing the audio version even though I've already read the book.suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-53209343804257030152010-07-16T06:44:46.168-07:002010-07-16T06:44:46.168-07:00I loved this book and felt as I were there; part o...I loved this book and felt as I were there; part of the group-<br />I was sad for and proud of Skeeter that she "found her way" Basically learning about true friendships<br />and that life takes the most un-expected turns!!Bekkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231185527687320985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-67314222627730166672010-07-16T06:26:03.665-07:002010-07-16T06:26:03.665-07:00I loved the book too, practically inhaled it I rea...I loved the book too, practically inhaled it I read it so fast!<br /><br />It's being made into a movie, that just began filming this month!kyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508695629852618372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-50636535802478962032010-07-15T21:06:38.352-07:002010-07-15T21:06:38.352-07:00I enjoyed this book a lot. I can see what the two...I enjoyed this book a lot. I can see what the two posters were saying about it following stereotypes, but, personally, I felt like the message of the book was the exact opposite...to show that people, all people, are more alike than different. In fact, it really made me think about myself and whether I hold stereotypes that I'm not even aware of. I teach in a very low income school with Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355063651615804502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27680374321222796712010-07-15T20:38:37.643-07:002010-07-15T20:38:37.643-07:00Oh interesting, Melanie! I have a book that I got ...Oh interesting, Melanie! I have a book that I got for a Christmas gift called (I believe, the baby is sound asleep in the room with the books) Over a Hot Stove (or something. I'll look in the morning) that might be helpful to you.<br /><br />I'll be at BlogHer food in Oct.<br /><br />xoxo stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-9605732188154614382010-07-15T19:34:28.725-07:002010-07-15T19:34:28.725-07:00Stephanie, very broadly speaking, my dissertation ...Stephanie, very broadly speaking, my dissertation is on how recipes are used in women's writing. So, I look at cookbooks, novels, and food blogs! In fact, my research is taking me to BlogHer Food in October! Yay!Melaniehttp://boxingoctopus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-72103260292340370152010-07-15T19:30:07.077-07:002010-07-15T19:30:07.077-07:00I just saw this book sitting on the library shelf ...I just saw this book sitting on the library shelf about 2 months ago and grabbed it.<br />I enjoyed it, but then again a book needs to be really bad for me not to LOL<br />I just found it facinating comparing it to the way aboriginals here in Australia were treated around the same time.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464039696645100208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-4037744499753937412010-07-15T19:30:07.078-07:002010-07-15T19:30:07.078-07:00I loved this book! I read A LOT! This is the best ...I loved this book! I read A LOT! This is the best book I've read in years.SO that's saying somethingDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311320805081897725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5054566649050631872010-07-15T17:39:54.647-07:002010-07-15T17:39:54.647-07:00Loved The Help. One of the best I've read in ...Loved The Help. One of the best I've read in a long time. Can you believe it was her first novel? Wow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-50772833672806672932010-07-15T16:34:57.285-07:002010-07-15T16:34:57.285-07:00I am from the south too. While I did enjoy the sto...I am from the south too. While I did enjoy the story, I agree with the poster who had issue with the use of stereotypes. <br />My parents both grew up in Jackson during the time period of the story and thier lives were nothing like this story. Neither of my parents came from extreme privelage. All of my grandparents worked and, yes, someone came to help with the children. But pretty much that wasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-26487969264233984662010-07-15T16:14:57.859-07:002010-07-15T16:14:57.859-07:00Wow, so much here, Steph. I thoroughly appreciated...Wow, so much here, Steph. I thoroughly appreciated this book and like others said, it made me feel uncomfortable at times, but in a way that made me introspective. I am totally amazed that this was Stockett's first book. Even if she shared info based on her own experiences with a black nanny, it's beautifully written in my opinion. It gives you enough, but still holds back on the gfe--gluten free easilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182613995248482102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-1467940459466458332010-07-15T14:17:35.360-07:002010-07-15T14:17:35.360-07:00wow. You use big words. ;-)
I understood immediat...wow. You use big words. ;-)<br /><br />I understood immediately that Skeeter is from a privileged background and readers learn in the first chapter that she is an aspiring author/writer, who is keeping this desire from her parents.<br /><br />As a writer, you (me. I'm kind of ditsy) walk around in a daze trying to find something, *anything* to write about. When Skeeter learned that there was Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24093053716523197852010-07-15T13:09:42.950-07:002010-07-15T13:09:42.950-07:00While I flew through The Help and enjoyed it on it...While I flew through The Help and enjoyed it on its surface, the literature PhD in me was cringing at the totally unHELPful cultural work being done.<br /><br />Stockett did a poor (indeed, nonexistent) job of problematizing both Skeeter's privilege and her ambition. If Skeeter were not a woman of education and means, she would not have had the opportunity or ability to write the book. And ifMelaniehttp://boxingoctopus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88561248236436172792010-07-15T12:35:43.084-07:002010-07-15T12:35:43.084-07:00I LOVED this book. It's now one of my favorite...I LOVED this book. It's now one of my favorite. I am hoping that she writes a follow-up book. Wouldn't it be cool if Aibileen wrote a book for the next one?GetSoakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950238448217693289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38376597307992052842010-07-15T09:12:30.967-07:002010-07-15T09:12:30.967-07:00I downloaded the audio version of The Help from ww...I downloaded the audio version of The Help from www.audible.com and highly recommend it! The narration is sheer perfection, and boy did I hate when the book ended. I would sometimes skip a day of listening just to make it last longer. Since it's been awhile, I need to listen again before I jump into any book discussion, but I, too, have recommended this book many times, and it is my Kivatarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38834809343256636722010-07-15T08:54:51.148-07:002010-07-15T08:54:51.148-07:00I loved this book! I am from Jackson and it was s...I loved this book! I am from Jackson and it was so fun to put "maybe her" faces with the characters. It was one of the best books I've read. I hate books or movies about the south made or written by people who dont know anything about the south. You can tell Kathryn is from here. It was all very authentic. Loved it! Definately a reread!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com