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Push, by Sapphire, tells the powerful story of Precious Jones, an illiterate teenager growing up in Harlem in the 1980s. Faced with numerous hardships and abuse, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through education. The book candidly explores themes of resilience and hope amidst adversity and is notable for its raw and honest prose.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to powerful narratives about resilience and overcoming adversity. This gripping story follows a young woman's journey through a world of hardship, exploring themes of identity, education, and empowerment with raw and compelling prose. If you're interested in stories that offer an unflinching look at struggles and triumphs, this might be the book for you.

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Push

Through learning to read and write, Precious begins to find her voice, and fight back.

Push is the unflinching diary of a girl whose strength and kindness shines amidst extraordinary adversity.

Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, featuring bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

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Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

I'm alive inside. A bird is my heart. Mama and Daddy is not win. I'm winning.

This is the story of Precious, a sixteen-year-old illiterate Black girl who has never been out of Harlem. Pregnant by her own father for the second time, she is kicked out of school and placed in an alternative teaching programme. Through learning to read and write, Precious begins to find her voice, and fight back.

Push is the unflinching diary of a girl whose strength and kindness shines amidst extraordinary adversity.

Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, featuring bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

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Push by Sapphire is praised for its powerful and vibrant storytelling, drawing comparisons to The Color Purple for its inspirational narrative. Critics admire the authentic voice of the protagonist, Precious, and highlight the novel's balance of harrowing themes and uplifting moments. The writing's intensity and power are noted to create an unforgettable reading experience.

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ISBN: 9781784877491

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Sapphire has taught reading and writing to teenagers and adults in New York City since 1987. A poet and performance artist, she is the author of American Dreams, a collection of poetry. Push is her first novel. She lives in New York City.

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