Stories Related to Author's Letter Is Focal Point In 'the Help' Suit

By HOLBROOK MOHR, Associated Press
Tue, 08/23/2011 - 7:47am

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- A handwritten letter from author Kathryn Stockett has become the focal point of a lawsuit over her bestselling novel "The Help," which has been made into a box office hit....

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