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An electrifying first novel that shocks by its language, its circumstances, and its brutal honesty, Push recounts a young black street-girl's horrendous and redemptive journey through a Harlem inferno. For Precious Jones, 16 and pregnant with her father's child, miraculous hope appears and the world begins to open up for her when a courageous, determined teacher bullies, cajoles, and inspires her to learn to read, to define her own feelings and set them down in a diary.
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"This is a book that effected me emotionally. 'Push' is about a teenage girl named Precious, who is in constant abuse by her mother. The book is written as if the reader is a witness to every action in Precious's life. This book is heart breaking in the beginning, and heart warming towards the end. "
— Yi-fang (4 out of 5 stars)
Precious Listener Reviews
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" I certainly have a better understanding of why so many girls end up on the street. This book was gritty and at times very difficult to read, but it was compelling because it was about real people for me. I really wanted to see Precious rise above the horrible life she had been dealt. "
— Linda, 5/24/2011 -
" I thought it was a great book even though some parts were difficult to follow. "
— Tamar, 5/24/2011 -
" I enjoyed reading this book. it shows struggles a girl faced growing up and how she overcame them. It teaches a really good lesson. "
— Daysha, 5/22/2011 -
" Everyday that I read this book, I just thought about the thousands of teenagers that have to deal with this. I read and read, because this book kept pulling me in. My sister talked me into reading and I did not want to, but the first page changed my mind. "
— Lakenzwa, 5/22/2011 -
" I read this in one day, it was more graphic than the film and left me unsettled. "
— Hannah, 5/17/2011 -
" I gave this only three stars only because it was such a tough novel to read. I can't imagine the amount of sadness and abuse the main character struggle with. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone but if someone asked me what I thought I would say to give it a try but to be prepared. "
— M., 5/16/2011 -
" I can't say it was a bad book, but one that I wish I would have never read and have no intention of ever reading again. It was just too much for me... "
— Erika, 5/16/2011 -
" Graphic, repulsive, and I couldn't put it down! The growth of the main character is what makes this short novel so stunning. I'm going to have to see the movie now. "
— Erica, 5/15/2011 -
" This is a horribly tragic book. It made me want to cry and throw up all at once. As a future middle school teacher, this is not a book I would use in my classroom, but I think future teachers should read this book. It is very inspiring. "
— Allison, 5/13/2011 -
" Heartbreaking. Are there really many kids like this? How do we save them? "
— Amy, 5/11/2011 -
" Precious Jones, 16 and pregnant with her father's child, is the protagonist and recounts her story of hope as the world open up for her when a courageous, determined teacher bullies, cajoles, and inspires her to read. A terrific book and a quick read - the story will stay with you long after. "
— Barry, 5/10/2011 -
" I found this too graphic in its descriptions, but really liked the story overall. Why do so many people think this is a true story? "
— Christie, 5/9/2011 -
" The language was hard for me to work with, but over all I am glad I read it. "
— Knottedheart, 5/3/2011
About Sapphire
Sapphire is the author of two collections of poetry and the bestselling novel Push. The film adaption of her novel, Precious (2009), received the Academy Award for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress, in addition to the Grand Jury Prize and Audience awards in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at Sundance. In 2009 she was a recipient of a United States Artist Fellowship. She lives in New York City.
About Bahni Turpin
Bahni Turpin, winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several prestigious Audie Awards for her narrations, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. Publishers Weekly magazine named her Narrator of the Year for 2016. She is an ensemble member of the Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. She has guest starred in many television series, including NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Cold Case, What about Brian, and The Comeback. Film credits include Brokedown Palace, Crossroads, and Daughters of the Dust. She is also a member of the recording cast of The Help, which won numerous awards.