tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post3121008079879256628..comments2023-07-13T03:31:31.667-05:00Comments on Lisa Notes: “The Help”—Book reviewLisa notes...http://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-27137207504951946912010-11-02T09:52:31.740-05:002010-11-02T09:52:31.740-05:00Jennifer,
I think I'll listen to it next...It&...Jennifer,<br />I think I'll listen to it next...It's supposedly great as an audiobook, too. (And that way I can also get my husband to "read" it - it's way too long for him otherwise. ha)Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-40286150230005303962010-11-02T08:42:07.829-05:002010-11-02T08:42:07.829-05:00I would like to read it again. It really is power...I would like to read it again. It really is powerful, but also so entertaining. I think that's what makes it SO good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789250398792504412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-73895089617496753042010-10-22T23:23:57.130-05:002010-10-22T23:23:57.130-05:00I really liked this book too.
It made me think a L...I really liked this book too.<br />It made me think a LOT.<br /><br />I have only lived in the North, but my roots are Southern.<br /><br />I hope that I would have been different, but it's hard to know.<br />It made me think!A Dusty Framehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651644420145711631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-11962902529825009982010-10-16T10:27:08.011-05:002010-10-16T10:27:08.011-05:00Ahhh, I am SO looking forward to reading it. Esp. ...Ahhh, I am SO looking forward to reading it. Esp. with a closing argument like the one you gave!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-36956982001597123772010-10-14T17:49:44.285-05:002010-10-14T17:49:44.285-05:00Maria,
I can understand your sentiments. I’ll be r...Maria,<br />I can understand your sentiments. I’ll be recommending this book, too. Obviously everyone who recommended it to me was right about it! It’s nice when that happens. :-)Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-42229047667689936932010-10-14T17:37:36.167-05:002010-10-14T17:37:36.167-05:00Donna,
I would love to have heard your mom’s stori...Donna,<br />I would love to have heard your mom’s stories. Except that I cringe at the thought that they might have been similar to some of the negative experiences in the book. <br /><br />What a blessing that you have such a warm relationship with your mom that allowed you to talk and laugh through the book together.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-6382335499938636022010-10-12T23:57:58.546-05:002010-10-12T23:57:58.546-05:00This book was my absolute favorite of 2009 and I r...This book was my absolute favorite of 2009 and I recommend it to everyone! Loved it. Just discovered your blog through the FIR challenge blog. Lots of inspiration on your blog. I'll be back to explore soon!Mariahttp://mg-meatthismoment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-37848174033925709472010-10-12T21:50:29.092-05:002010-10-12T21:50:29.092-05:00Thanks for this review, Lisa.
I listened to porti...Thanks for this review, Lisa.<br /><br />I listened to portions of the book with my mother, who at one season in her life was "the help."<br /><br />She and I laughed and talked through various stories in the book.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286048612443613311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-86153279992374572422010-10-12T15:48:59.741-05:002010-10-12T15:48:59.741-05:00Lynn,
So do you remember how your mother answered ...Lynn,<br />So do you remember how your mother answered your brother? :-) <br /><br />I have not read “The Color of Water” but I just looked it up and my library has the book both in hardcopy and in audio version, so I will get it either to read or listen to.<br /><br />FYI, I’ve been told that “The Help” is a fantastic audio book; I almost wanted to listen to it more than read it but the book came available first. I’m working on getting the audiobook for Jeff. I think he’ll love it, too.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-46640575845460908932010-10-12T15:48:28.377-05:002010-10-12T15:48:28.377-05:00Denise,
I actually read this book fast, too - in l...Denise,<br />I actually read this book fast, too - in less than a week which is VERY unusual for me. ha. Some of the older generations of my family did grow up this way as well, right in the heart of Mississippi. Hopefully with each passing generation those prejudices will become more and more extinct. <br /><br />I can’t seem to find Bonnie’s link! Please send it to me when you get a chance so I can hear the good news.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-33538393465404237592010-10-12T15:37:13.931-05:002010-10-12T15:37:13.931-05:00Lisa , two things:
When I was in 2nd grade, my fa...Lisa , two things:<br /><br />When I was in 2nd grade, my family ( military ) had moved from the west coast to the east coast. The story goes that my twin brother came home from school sometime that first week of classes and asked our mother, "Mom, am I a Yankee or a Rebel?"<br /><br />Our of the mouth of babes!<br /><br />Secondly, have you read James McBride's, "The Color of Water"? It is an older book but a classic in my eyes and a true story . I loved it. If you want something inspirational in this genre of racial integration - it is wonderful.<br /><br />L.Lynn Severancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-66894950981822763422010-10-12T05:59:27.870-05:002010-10-12T05:59:27.870-05:00I finished this book pretty quickly. It was funny...I finished this book pretty quickly. It was funny and a lot more complicated than I first thought. I didn't grow up this way but some of my family did. I hope to not pass on prejudices to my children. I know God will make it happen if I am seeking Him. BTW, go read Bonnie's blog post from yesterday. Not about The Help but something to jump up and down about.denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794621604910542056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-110638252740890232010-10-12T04:28:21.707-05:002010-10-12T04:28:21.707-05:00I loved this book as well. I couldn't put it d...I loved this book as well. I couldn't put it down.hip chickhttp://hipchickshome.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com