A unique book! The book is both sad, considering the circumstances under which had to live the dark current US citizens, as well as entertaining. It captivates the reader formally, so this can not at all stop reading. The stories of individual housekeepers are instructive, because even if you think you know the US history and the condescending treatment of dark-skinned citizens as to learn still much more than das.Man is taken in the book on an emotional journey that you do not as fast forgets. I think this is a must-have, which should have actually read every once, because the film is only half as good as the book.