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Interesting Facts
- The book tells the story of African American maids in the 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi, and their relationships with white employers.
- One of the main themes of the book is racial discrimination and the fight for civil rights.
- The characters in the book are based on real people the author knew in her childhood.
- The book was adapted into a successful film that received several Oscar nominations.
- The author spent over five years writing the book, and it was rejected by more than 60 literary agents before being published.
- The book raises important questions about morality, justice, and human dignity.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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