One of the best books I've read in a long time, the Help is set during the civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children. One brave white woman who is fed up with the hypocrisy decides to write a book to tell the stories of these black maids. The result is a story that is both heart-wrenching and filled with hope at the same time. I found the book to be an extremely quick read, and like that it is told by three different perspectives. Overall, this was a great book that tackled a sensitive topic with poignancy and grace. I would highly recommend it to anyone!