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Punching Bag by Rex Ogle is a gripping young adult novel that delves into the life of a teenager facing the harsh realities of an abusive home. Through a powerful and introspective narrative, the protagonist navigates challenges while finding moments of hope and resilience. The story effectively captures themes of pain and healing, providing an intimate glimpse into the struggles and strength of the human spirit.
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Punching Bag
The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch (ISBN 978 1 324 01694 6) is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence
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Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad's anger. Hovering over Rex's story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister.
Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humour that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively readable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager's cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents—and himself.
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Punching Bag by Rex Ogle is praised for its vivid and empathetic depiction of the author's challenging childhood, offering inspiration to young readers enduring similar struggles. The book is seen as a hopeful beacon, emphasising survival and resilience. Reviewers highly recommend it for middle and high school collections, appreciating its important message.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781324052210
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 March 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 195g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, which won the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Abuela Don’t Forget Me, a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag; and the novel When We Ride. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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