We saw The Help today. It was a great movie. It was about a young white woman in Jackson, Mississippi, an aspiring writer, who got an assignment to write a book about “the help,” the black housekeepers in the white upper-class households. She interviewed the help and included their stories in the book. It was actually quite a courageous thing for these women to do. The movie was based on a novel, but I could just imagine these women telling their stories and the young writer sharing them in her book. The movie ends with one of the housekeepers inspired to write.
We all have stories to tell and we all have ears to listen. Sometimes it takes courage, sometimes just time to tell those stories. Listening takes time, patience, love, kindness. Both are rewarding.
I checked out the website for The Help and found a writing contest there. It says, “In The Help, a group of women risk everything to tell their stories. Through the process of storytelling they become empowered and, in turn, inspire and empower others. In the spirit of these bold characters, The Help Social Action Campaign wants you to share your stories. Our favorites will have the chance to win great prizes!” The deadline is September 5. Check it out at takepart.com/TheHelp
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