chippy

Posted on 6/18/09

It came way too fast. I didn't realize it was the end of
the book until I went to read the next page and it
said, "Acknowledgements". So I went back this morning and
reread the last chapter preparing myself for it to be the
end. Cried again when Abilene left the babies.

So much happened. What a hoot that Skeeter's mom willed
herself not to die. And then that and the support of the
maids made it where Skeeter was able to take the job in NY.

Sooooooo glad Minny is getting out of the abusive
relationship. I'm sure there were so many other
relationships like that then and the woment just had to
endure. So glad she was able to get out.

So hope Abilene will be ok financially now. I hope her
writing career takes off. Maybe Skeeter can help her.

Sorry that Celia still didn't make any friends though.

My dh grew up in AL and had a maid--because his mom worked
full time not because his mom was like the jr. leaguers in
the book. He's mentioned several times how much he likes
Driving Miss Daisy because they talk in that movie just
like his maids did. Since we're on a mini-vacation and
have a little time on our hands I got him to read the
first chapter knowing he would love the dialect. He said
it was just like going home again and was very comforting.
He ended up reading 2 1/2 chapters which is the most I've
seen him pleasure read ever!!

Twas a great book and I'd LOVE to find out what happens to
the characters!!

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