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devildeac wrote:medical journals

(I need a nap this afternoon )

CameronBornAndBred wrote:My dog's mind. She says "pet me".

What perfect timing for this optimistic, uplifting debut novel set during the nascent civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver. Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college in 1962, and, anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you. The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams.

Lavabe wrote:"Man the Hunted: Expanded Edition:" A book that reviews the role predation has had (and still has) on human evolution. Probably the easiest primatology book to read.

Say, which predator would you think has the easiest time offing humans for lunch?

TillyGalore wrote:I'm reading The Help. http://www.amazon.com/Help-Kathryn-Stoc ... 231&sr=8-1

What perfect timing for this optimistic, uplifting debut novel set during the nascent civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver. Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college in 1962, and, anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you. The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams.

I am loving this book and have a hard time putting it down. This is the first book I've read in a long time, if ever, that has made me look at myself and what I do, or don't do.. I had a long talk with a black friend yesterday about her experiences as a black women. It was a very interesting and enlightening conversation. I kind of wish I was in a book club as I really want to talk to other women who've read this book and get their thoughts.

Lavabe wrote:"Man the Hunted: Expanded Edition:" A book that reviews the role predation has had (and still has) on human evolution. Probably the easiest primatology book to read.

Say, which predator would you think has the easiest time offing humans for lunch?

cl15876 wrote:

devildeac wrote:medical journals

(I need a nap this afternoon )

YOU are NOT RIGHT!