A courageous teacher inspires Precious Jones to write a diary, and thus to find salvation. The learning process, as vividly revealed as the monstrous aspects of Precious's daily existence, is the heartbeat of a novel that will disturb, galvanize and stay in the mind. Push is a story that shocks by its language, its circumstances, its brutal honesty--a young black street girl's horrendous and redemptive journey through a Harlem inferno.
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A courageous teacher inspires Precious Jones to write a diary, and thus to find salvation. The learning process, as vividly revealed as the monstrous aspects of Precious's daily existence, is the heartbeat of a novel that will disturb, galvanize and stay in the mind. Push is a story that shocks by its language, its circumstances, its brutal honesty--a young black street girl's horrendous and redemptive journey through a Harlem inferno.
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Excellent! Book in good condition! Good Reading, mild language.
piazia
Apr 29, 2010
Profound & Moving
Profound and moving are the least that can be said for this book. It was also shocking and horrifying. The author had to have endured some of the things she wrote about to be able to write about them so vividly. All human beings need to read this book. It is mind bending that people could treat each other this way. Even though the ending was not happy I still recommend everyone read this book.
BJLC
Apr 22, 2010
courageous
Push is a searing, honest and courageous look at the conditions many young girls suffer. Some, like Precious Jones, are able to make it out of their private hell by tapping into their inner strength and by utilizing the hands held out by teachers and social workers.
sd6161
Mar 8, 2010
Compelling
Push is the story of a teenage girl, named Precious, trapped in a world of physical, emotional and sexual abuse which is further complicated by the ramifications of poverty. Her life is dominated by the rules of "do not tell," do not be seen/noticed" and "do not trust/let anyone close to you."
Despite all of the obstacles that Precious must face, so many that it defies the most rational mind, she begins to flourish through the help of a caring teacher, social worker and friends.
Push is a powerful and moving story that reminds us of our resilient power and the triumph of the human spirit.
Pata217
Dec 24, 2009
Heart touching
After seeing the movie, I wanted to read the book. The book answered many of the questions left out of the movie. This is a heart wrenching story that should be read by everyone involved in the social services field.
