Precious
2009 • Drama • R
Set in Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother, an angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is chaotic and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and a secret; She can't read.
Runtime: 1h 50m
While the movie 'Precious' offers a visually and emotionally charged experience, diving into the book 'Push' by Sapphire provides a deeper, more nuanced understanding of Precious's world. The novel allows readers to engage intimately with the protagonist's thoughts and feelings, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into her struggles, hopes, and resilience.
Sapphire's prose is both poignant and powerful, capturing the complexity of Precious's character and the harsh reality of her life with an authenticity that only a novel can provide. Reading 'Push' invites you to explore the intricacies of Precious’s journey in a way that lets you linger on her developmental changes, the rawness of her environment, and the subtle moments of hope and redemption. For readers eager to explore a narrative rich with detailed insights and emotional depth, 'Push' is an empowering choice.
Precious inspired from
Push
by Sapphire
