The Help review...

As I mentioned last week, I'm a heavy consumer of literature, especially during the summer.  There was one book on my summer reading list that I was very excited to get around to reading, since so many people said it was a wonderful read.  (I was also a little nervous that my expectations were too high and I might not enjoy it as much as I should have.)  This book was.... The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

The writer was able to portray the emotion and turmoil of each race during the 1960s.  In addition to the deep emotions there is also some comical antics.  The Help is about the maids of Jackson, Mississippi from their point of view and the point of view of an educated mold breaking, wealthy southern 20-something who refuses to follow the crowd, who was mostly raised by and deeply loved her maid. 

After completing the book this past weekend I had to see the movie adaptation.  Generally, movies based on novels are disappointing since the connection to the characters on film isn't as strong.  However, I was very pleased with the film.  There are a few minor changes, but they don't subtract from the overall story.  

If you need a final summer read or just a great book, I'd recommend the help.

I love reading....

I don't know if you all know this about me, but I love reading.  Big surprise? Well recently I started a new book that is very inspiring, 29 gifts.  I highly recommend it.  I'm only about half way through, but I'm already considering trying the 29 gift challenge.  The book chronicles the story of Cami Walker, her struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, and how she used the 29 day gift challenge to change her outlook through giving and receiving daily.  A movement has been started by Cami where people can  blog their own 29 day challenge.  Check out the 29 gift website.  I wanted to share with powerful story with everyone even though I'm not completely finished with the book.  I'll make sure to let everyone know when I start my challenge.....and how it's going.  


Other books I'm reading:  Mastering Relationships and Do androids dream of electric sheep? both of which I'm just starting.  


I recently finished: Coming back stronger (by Drew Brees), Death Qualified, and Mockingjay (the third and final book of the hunger games trilogy).  


If you have some additional recommendations let me know.  I'm always reading something and trying to learn or escape into a great story.