Week 3

This book just keeps getting better and better. So I was kinda right when I was talking about Celia's "drinking problem." Turns out she didn't have a drinking problem at all, but that it did have to do with having babies. Now it all makes sense with her being so tired and lethargic all the time, seeing as I went through that stage of the pregnancy. I now see why she wants to please her husband, because she is struggling with having babies.

Let's see... what else.. the streaker/naked guy was a bit random. But I loved how Celia took charge. She and Miss Skeeter would be great friends because they see all as equals... black or white, they just do what is right. I feel bad for Miss Skeeter and how her relationship ended, but I do not think that is the end of that particular story... something might come out towards the end, with the book maybe... we shall see.

Hilly, oh Hilly... she is just outright mean and decietful. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop... I am waiting for something to happen that will show Hilly that she is ignorant, snobby, and just plain mean.

Minny is a such a strong woman, that she needs to stand up to her husband. She is too strong of a woman to be a victim of domestic violence. Hopefully she will do something about it soon. If she doesn't, I have a feeling that Celia may help her out. Those two, Celia and Minny (with Minny kicking and screaming and being difficult of course) are going to be the unsung heroes in the book... you would think it would be Skeeter and Aibileen, but I am really thinking Celia and Minny both have those outgoing personalities that can do some good.

I hope that Aibileen and Skeeter can keep going with the book, they are so close to being done. But with the Jim Crowe's book being found, and everyone on edge, and of course Miss Leefolt's husband talking to Aibileen, I think at some point they are going to be found out.... But I agree with mom, through all of this trouble, I really hope the book get's published.

Then there was all of the shenanigans with the Benefit. Celia just wanted to impress those snobbish ladies and it all backfired, however, I think it is good. Because going by one of the last line of this section, "For Two-Slice Hilly," Celia finally sees those ladies for what they are worth (with the help of Minny of course).

I can't wait to read this last section!!!!

Week 2

OMG... It is getting really good.

I was so nervous for everybody, when the satchel with all of the notes was left with Miss Hilly. I thought for sure that everybody had been caught. Miss Skeeter has had a few close calls that you would have thought she would be more careful. Thank goodness, the only thing that was found was the book of laws. Her friends continue to annoy me though. They just are so ignorant. For them to be upset with Miss Skeeter for just having that book is upsetting, but I guess those are just the times that they are living in.

Miss Celia~ now that's another one. I thought she had an actual disease... and I know that alcoholism is a disease, but that one threw me for a loop. I can understand why Minny is pissed. She has had her bouts with people who have suffered with alcoholism and she has zero tolerance with it. I am glad she mouthed off at Miss Celia, and if Miss Celia allows Minny to come back and work for her, I think that Minny can help her. There has to be a reason Miss Celia is an alcoholic... I just don't know what it is just yet, maybe it does have something to do with babies. Maybe she can't have babies, so she goes up in the baby room and drinks her sorrows away. That might be the reason she is so concerned about her husband needing her, and her being able to take care of the home... maybe she thinks, that he thinks, she can't give me babies... and she can't take care of the home... but of course, he doesn't feel like that all... but I'm just brainstorming here... we will see where this all goes. I liked Miss Celia, and still do. I think she genuinely likes Minny. I put Celia in the same category as Skeeter in their feelings towards African Americans. They treat them just the same, and don't really see the color.

I am also excited to see where Miss Skeeter's relationship will take her. She seems to have a lot going for her right now.

Week 1

Very good so far. I love getting all of the view points. I love Aibileen, but I wish she would be more vocal. I understand her reasons for not being, but goodness gracious, Miss Leefolt is really annoying, and seemingly worthless. All she does is order Aibileen around and pays absolutely no attention to her daughter whatsoever. I am so glad that I did not grow up back in those times, because I do not know how I would handle it, or if I would have grown up with different view points. But it frustrates me the way Miss Leefolt treats Aibileen. I would hope that I would have been more like Miss Skeeter, just seeing things as they are. Not making them out to be any better or worse than what it is there. I guess that is Miss Skeeters unbiased journalistic mind.

I am very curious about Miss Celia's situation. Why is she so secretive with Mr. Johnny? I understand she wants to show her husband that she is a good homemaker, but I feel like there is more to it than that. I think that Miss Celia has some sort of illness that keeps her tired and exhausted all the time, and that is why she rests all the time and never leaves the house. All of the secretiveness turns to work out for Minny for the time being, but who knows what'll happen when Mr. Johnny finds out.

Hopefully Aibileen ends up agreeing to Miss Skeeters idea of the writing from the view point of all of the "help." I like how she got the idea from Aibileen's son, and feels that it is important to tell the story. Hopefully it will shed the light on the impact that all of these "helpers" have on the lives that they work with.

Looking forward to week 2...

the Help!

Our next book is the Help by Kathryn Stockett.

Week 1: We will read all the way through Chapter 8 (Chapter 1 - Chapter 8)
Week 2: Read all the way through Chapter 17 (Chapter 9 - Chapter 17)
Week 3: Read all the way through Chapter 26 (Chapter 18 - Chapter 26)
Week 4: Read the rest!!!!!

Happy Reading!

My friend Dana said she read this book and she loved it! So I am excited. Ladies, it's a little bit longer than the last few we have read, so let's pace ourselves (I mainly talking to myself, since I don't get around to reading til Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!)

Look forward to posting about the first section next Sunday!