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Precious, a sixteen year old up to now she was invisible. She was invisible from her father who has rape her, as her mother batter her an the Authorities who dismiss her as one more Harlem's causalities.
But when Precious become pregnant with her second child which was by her father. As she met a highly motivated and determined teacher. As we follow her journey of enlightens and Education as Precious is learning how to write about her life and how she made it one her own, for the very first time.
As the administrator of her school had expelled Precious, but gave her an recommendation of an alternative school Each one Teach One. As Precious had landed her GED reading class that was taught by Blue rain Along with his staff have places her and her daughter Abdul into an half way house.
Her fellow students are women that have the similar past. As precious got home from the hospital after giving birth to her son, Abdul, after her mother attacked her she ran away. As Precious became homeless. Precious continue thriving in writing poetry.
Years later it was a motion picture which was a true story. I can relate to the story, and I would highly recommend this book.
5 stars
Sounds like a pretty good book. I'll have to put this on my list. I love to read.
ReplyDeleteI so would love to chekdc this book out. Was this made into a movie too? I think maybe as the story sounds familiar but the books are always so much better! Thank you for sharing your honest review!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragic story. So sad especially that this is based on a true story. The main character certainly went through a lot of hardship in her life.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a sad story, but it would be interesting to read. Will check it out. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteSuch a cruel and hurtful experience for Precious. I am going to check this out. Thank you for sharing this story.
ReplyDeleteThis was such an uncomfortable and moving read. Precious overcame a lot of hardship in her life and overcame a lot of hurdles.
ReplyDeleteWas a very moving story, and I could relate with precious on how she was able to survive the hardship that she was going through. It was a very sad but had an wonderful ending to a new beginning.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book to read. I’ll have to read it and then watch the documentary. It’s a sad story but it happens more than most people realize.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds very interesting. I would find it intriguing to say the least!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a powerful read for sure; adding it to my reading list -Vidya
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