You is kind. You is smart. You is important.
I'm just back from seeing The Help (at the stately Capitol Theater in Arlington, MA) with my daughter.
I adored the book (thanks for recommending Rebecca Cressman); the film was no less satisfying. Before I discuss a few lessons learned about daring to dream (which were in my book, but didn't make the publisher's cut), here's a quick overview from Publisher’s Weekly:
Apart from the wonder of a film with female protagonists, there is so much to draw from this story—the importance of putting ourselves at the center of our lives, of giving voice to who we are, of making and owning choices, and recognizing that as we face our most daunting challenges, we develop strengths that will serve us as we dream. We also observe that when Skeeter pursues her dream of writing a book, she is offered a job in New York. Because Aibileen is willing to tell her story, and galvanize others to do the same, she is given the opportunity to become a columnist for the local paper. When Minnie screws up the courage to tell her stories, she grabs onto who she is enough that she can leave her abusive husband. Most importantly, when these women dream they are invited to dream again. What were your takeaways? P.S. I also loved the quote — "Love and hate are two horns of the same goat."