tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post6389301085843460591..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Featuring . . . The Help by Kathryn StockettBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-68822424656241065652010-02-21T14:12:12.975-05:002010-02-21T14:12:12.975-05:00Oh yes! The Help - fabulous book!Oh yes! The Help - fabulous book!Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-79428864416604143042010-02-13T07:21:45.027-05:002010-02-13T07:21:45.027-05:00Tiptoeing in with, hmmmm.
I found the NPR intervi...Tiptoeing in with, hmmmm.<br /><br />I found the NPR interview with the author to be incredibly interesting...and telling.Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-16952464734913207812010-02-09T22:04:43.389-05:002010-02-09T22:04:43.389-05:00I was glad to see that BermudaOnion hasn't yet...I was glad to see that BermudaOnion hasn't yet read this ... I thought I was the last one!<br /><br />I lent my copy of THE HELP to a friend, and she has recently returned it. I'll be reading this for the Amy Einhorn challenge :)Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-64531197673050004872010-02-08T17:57:25.852-05:002010-02-08T17:57:25.852-05:00I'm the only person out there that hated this ...I'm the only person out there that hated this book. Really, how can a white author credibly write about what it's like to be black "help?" And where is all the African American "love" for this book?? I don't hear it.Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-9117374656387271212010-02-07T20:48:33.595-05:002010-02-07T20:48:33.595-05:00I'm definitely putting this book onto my TBR l...I'm definitely putting this book onto my TBR list this year!!!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-56881438512528771722010-02-07T05:16:37.916-05:002010-02-07T05:16:37.916-05:00I so want this book and it's on my wish list f...I so want this book and it's on my wish list for so long. Since my Kindle is coming soon, I have this on my Kindle wish list. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-3688161315123926762010-02-06T21:31:33.713-05:002010-02-06T21:31:33.713-05:00This is eternally on my TBR list... always "n...This is eternally on my TBR list... always "next", and then I skip it. I tend to avoid books when they get really popular, but this one really seems to be universally loved. Ok... it's next! Really. I mean it this time.Gaylehttp://everydayiwritethebook.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-62533914936805610432010-02-06T15:15:06.628-05:002010-02-06T15:15:06.628-05:00Thanks for the mention! I loved this book, I hope...Thanks for the mention! I loved this book, I hope this challenge gets more people reading it. =)Meghanhttp://chikune.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-50966346433430277372010-02-06T00:02:19.976-05:002010-02-06T00:02:19.976-05:00Find me someone - ANYONE - who did not enjoy this ...Find me someone - ANYONE - who did not enjoy this book. It isn't hype. It's reality. That's why it is so good.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-36611401548007296582010-02-05T22:54:41.515-05:002010-02-05T22:54:41.515-05:00Everyone seems to love this book ... I'm readi...Everyone seems to love this book ... I'm reading it this year as I feel it is a "must read."Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-22457589778267799572010-02-05T21:59:53.672-05:002010-02-05T21:59:53.672-05:00I did read, and love this book. But I think a &qu...I did read, and love this book. But I think a "re-read" on audio might be great.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-23229282341963035792010-02-05T18:19:41.267-05:002010-02-05T18:19:41.267-05:00The Help was one of my top favorite books of 2009....The Help was one of my top favorite books of 2009. I loved the audiobook so much that I went out and bought the hardcover as well.<br /><br />This is an excellent review!Sharlahttp://www.winterwrite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89350914408487845142010-02-05T17:58:01.821-05:002010-02-05T17:58:01.821-05:00This was definitely on my top list of favorite boo...This was definitely on my top list of favorite books that I read in 2009. A fabulous book, superb story. I just may listen to it on audiobook for a different experience.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-87435151966203214892010-02-05T15:03:55.670-05:002010-02-05T15:03:55.670-05:00I really loved the Help. I think I passed my ARC ...I really loved the Help. I think I passed my ARC onto half the women I know, and they all loved it too!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232262261483229338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-61731283794797850992010-02-05T13:06:23.505-05:002010-02-05T13:06:23.505-05:00Yes, I was sad that I did NOT listen to it on audi...Yes, I was sad that I did NOT listen to it on audio (because as you know I am an audio addict). But the prose is so vivid, I almost had an audio going on in my head while I read it. One of my favorites of 2009. I am amazed that the love for this book is almost viral.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-4641013190968032932010-02-05T11:51:58.046-05:002010-02-05T11:51:58.046-05:00I have to admit I haven't read this one either...I have to admit I haven't read this one either! I'm taking your advice and will listen to the audio!Jenn's Bookshelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773328322580511441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-60024613345345549822010-02-05T10:48:02.327-05:002010-02-05T10:48:02.327-05:00Nise and Bermuda - you are not the only ones! I h...Nise and Bermuda - you are not the only ones! I haven't read this yet either. But I am happy to say that a friend just gave me her copy and I will read it next month for book club - so happy to be getting to this much loved book!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-50473428901204597902010-02-05T10:27:55.596-05:002010-02-05T10:27:55.596-05:00I can vouch for how wonderful the audiobook is for...I can vouch for how wonderful the audiobook is for The Help. It was a great listening experience.<br /><br />I'll be looking forward to the rest of your featured books. What an interesting challenge.<br /><br />Jennifer from <a href="http://www.literatehousewife.com" rel="nofollow">The Literate Housewife Review</a>Literate Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650853621765472111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-64250156503067604822010-02-05T09:07:23.435-05:002010-02-05T09:07:23.435-05:00I've been wanting to read this book for a long...I've been wanting to read this book for a long time, and finally after waiting months, I picked this book last night from the library! I can't wait to dive in!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-3607924634977297742010-02-05T08:47:23.799-05:002010-02-05T08:47:23.799-05:00Such a wonderful book. I don't reread, but thi...Such a wonderful book. I don't reread, but this is one I can see me reading again.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-19725771200724899762010-02-05T08:31:35.824-05:002010-02-05T08:31:35.824-05:00I think I'm the only person in the world who h...I think I'm the only person in the world who hasn't read this.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-41715537274902737102010-02-05T08:30:03.389-05:002010-02-05T08:30:03.389-05:00I should check this out on audio, I may get to it ...I should check this out on audio, I may get to it quicker than in print. It feels like I am one of the last ones to get to this raved about book!Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.com