A poignant somewhat disturbing novel that tears at your heart for the main character Claireece “Precious” Jones. Written in journal format from the perspective of Precious in her own language and style, Precious displays her innermost feelings. Precious has been sexually and physically abused by her father and mother most of her life. She has failed to make any friends, hiding behind her anger and weight issues. The story takes place in Harlem in 1987. Precious is 16 and pregnant with her second baby. Her first baby was born when she was 12, and both babies were fathered by her father. Ridiculed for years by her classmates for being overweight and an outcast, Precious has kept a terrible secret – she never learned how to read and write. She is forced to quit high school due to her pregnancy, but is given an opportunity to attend an alternative school, and enrolls in an Adult Literacy Program called Each One/Teach One. Ms. Rain, her teacher, breaks down Precious’s barriers, and is the first person in Precious’s life to care about her well being, inspiring Precious to take charge and plan for her future. Making progress in school, Precious is now living in a halfway house away from her mother and father, and taking care of her baby boy, but life takes an unexpected turn. Precious discovers her father has died and her health may be at risk. Push takes Precious through a journey that leads from darkness and pain to courage, self-determination, and love. Coming soon as a major motion picture in November 2009, titled Precious. - Saren (Hamilton)
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