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Not-so-nice review of "The Help" by Leonard Pitts
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 454481" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I'm eager to see the movie or read the book. There is about a four week wait at the library.</p><p></p><p>Having grown up with help I am hoping that the complexities of that era are represented. Vivian started working one day a week at our home in the 40's and was full time in the 50's and 60's. I think of her often and can't describe what a profound influence she had on my life. Because of my love for her I honed in on the segregation issues when I was a kid. She encouraged me to accept things as they were and lead my own life. She didn't want me in trouble.</p><p></p><p>In our last telephone conversation before her passing we shared alot. Even though I never treated her with anything but great respect I told her that I was sorry that she and her family had struggled etc. She said to me "I've always loved you and want you to know that I was lucky to work for your family." Then she said that her oldest son was living an outstanding life in Atlanta with his family because my Dad located a college scholarship fund for him before he graduated from high school. He moved on to the American dream and never wanted to even visit Miami again. She received regular calls from him and had an open invitation to visit or live with him at his expense...anytime. on the other hand, she visited only once or twice a year because she didn't feel comfortable in his huge home and around his help. </p><p></p><p>Boy, I'm hoping that the book/movie includes the caring bonds that existed in some families and not just the negative and selfish interactions that existed in others. Fingers crossed. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 454481, member: 35"] I'm eager to see the movie or read the book. There is about a four week wait at the library. Having grown up with help I am hoping that the complexities of that era are represented. Vivian started working one day a week at our home in the 40's and was full time in the 50's and 60's. I think of her often and can't describe what a profound influence she had on my life. Because of my love for her I honed in on the segregation issues when I was a kid. She encouraged me to accept things as they were and lead my own life. She didn't want me in trouble. In our last telephone conversation before her passing we shared alot. Even though I never treated her with anything but great respect I told her that I was sorry that she and her family had struggled etc. She said to me "I've always loved you and want you to know that I was lucky to work for your family." Then she said that her oldest son was living an outstanding life in Atlanta with his family because my Dad located a college scholarship fund for him before he graduated from high school. He moved on to the American dream and never wanted to even visit Miami again. She received regular calls from him and had an open invitation to visit or live with him at his expense...anytime. on the other hand, she visited only once or twice a year because she didn't feel comfortable in his huge home and around his help. Boy, I'm hoping that the book/movie includes the caring bonds that existed in some families and not just the negative and selfish interactions that existed in others. Fingers crossed. DDD [/QUOTE]
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