A Must Read

It is no secret that I am an avid reader.  I can finish a book cover to cover in less than 24 hours if I become engrossed enough in the pages.

It has been a while, however, since I found something to read that profoundly changed me, that impacted my world view in a way that carried across all of the roles of my life.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett did just that.

I'm not going to spoil the book for anyone.  You need to read it for yourself.

I actually listened to the audiobook while trying to churn through some of my knitting projects.  As a visual person, I was initially concerned that the audio version of the story would detract from my ability to get "involved" with the characters.

If anything, the complete opposite was true.

The characters, their stories, everything about them became part of my life for the five days I listened to the book.  And hearing their "voices" as the talented readers brought the pages to life made it that much more real.

If anything, the only drawback of listening to the book instead of reading it myself was that I am a very fast reader and you can't speed up the voices of others.

I can honestly say I laughed and cried.  I was sad when it was over.  And so thankful that I had taken the time to let it sink in to me.

You need to read The Help.  You will not be sorry.

Love, hugs, and blessings,
The Mama