Kathryn Stockett discusses the real stories behind her Mississippi-set novel, 'The Calamity Club'

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Kathryn Stockett's new novel, "The Calamity Club," is set in 1933 Mississippi and features resourceful women facing the Great Depression. The novel, her second, took nearly two decades to complete and explores themes of underestimated women and the challenges of honestly portraying Mississippi's history. Stockett's work is inspired by her Mississippi roots, her mother's experiences, and the enduring power of humor and resilience in storytelling.


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