A bestselling historical novel by Kathryn Stockett set in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s. The story follows three women—Aibileen, Minny, and Skeeter—whose lives become intertwined as they secretly collaborate on a book revealing the experiences of Black maids working for white families during the era of racial segregation. Through courage, friendship, and determination, they challenge the social norms of their community and expose painful truths.