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Push. By Sapphire. 192 pages. Vintage. $13.
Push
by Sapphire
“Though heartbreaking, it is ultimately a story about hope and survival.”
Sometimes you read a book that surprises you in every way. Push is the heartrending story of an illiterate, HIV-positive, abused Harlem teenager (named Precious), who, against all odds, finds redemption in writing and at the merciful hands of an unlikely mentor. Sapphire deftly brings Precious to life through her gritty yet lyrical voice and portrays her as both vulnerable and strong. What I like most about Push is how, though heartbreaking, it is ultimately a story about hope and survival.
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This is one of my favorite books. I am Colombian and have read it in both Spanish and English. I read it in English for school and in Spanish for leisure and both times I could not put it down. It definitely keeps you on your toes with all of the generations and name repetitions. It's a fantastic read!
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