Kathryn Stockett, bestselling author of "The Help," speaks with Katie Couric about her successful novel and her childhood in Mississippi. Stockett also answers questions from book club readers.
@StoogeWatcher It's her brother's maid. And it seems like a bullshit suit to me. Even if the name and image is similar, the story takes place in the 60s the woman became an author. An author is allowed to take inspiration from her life. It would be awful if she wins this suit.
Kathryn Stockett is a hypocrite. She claims to be against racism, yet she ripped off her black maid, using her image and likeness without her consent and not paying her. In fact, the maid is suing Stockett.
I grew up in SC and reading this was like going home. I can remember my father's funeral in 1966, seeing all the blacks standing in the church yard. I was so angry, knowing that he would not have wanted that. As a child, no one paid attention to my words but it changed me forever.
I think of something my Aunt told me. She lived in what would be called a northern city and worked as a maid. And she said the lady she worked for said you know Virginia we are friends, while she was down on her knees in the heat without air condition scrubbing the floor. When the lady left the room she said my friend Flicker. For those who do not know. In the 50's there was a TV show where a man had a horse name Flicker and the set com was called "My Friend Flicker".
@StoogeWatcher It's her brother's maid. And it seems like a bullshit suit to me. Even if the name and image is similar, the story takes place in the 60s the woman became an author. An author is allowed to take inspiration from her life. It would be awful if she wins this suit.
Insipid42 1 month ago
@StoogeWatcher It is what it is...I appreciate her honesty
gmcoleman56 2 months ago
@StoogeWatcher It is what it is....I appreciate her honesty.
gmcoleman56 2 months ago
White people.
hsgrace 6 months ago
Kathryn Stockett is a hypocrite. She claims to be against racism, yet she ripped off her black maid, using her image and likeness without her consent and not paying her. In fact, the maid is suing Stockett.
StoogeWatcher 6 months ago
I grew up in SC and reading this was like going home. I can remember my father's funeral in 1966, seeing all the blacks standing in the church yard. I was so angry, knowing that he would not have wanted that. As a child, no one paid attention to my words but it changed me forever.
ncnana47 7 months ago
I think of something my Aunt told me. She lived in what would be called a northern city and worked as a maid. And she said the lady she worked for said you know Virginia we are friends, while she was down on her knees in the heat without air condition scrubbing the floor. When the lady left the room she said my friend Flicker. For those who do not know. In the 50's there was a TV show where a man had a horse name Flicker and the set com was called "My Friend Flicker".
1992grandma 8 months ago
I love her accent.
Prettybrown107 8 months ago
FANTASTIC INTERVIEW kATIE. i CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FILM.
khamikins 8 months ago
I'm reading this now it is so great :D
queenmother123 1 year ago