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Push by Sapphire

Push by Sapphire

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Raw, unforgettable, and fiercely powerful, Sapphire’s Push is a modern classic that confronts trauma with resilience, hope, and the fight for a voice of one’s own.

Precious Jones, an illiterate sixteen-year-old from Harlem, has long been invisible to her family and to the world. Abused by her parents, dismissed by society, and pregnant with her second child, she is lost—until a courageous teacher helps her embark on a journey toward education and self-worth. Through Precious’s unfiltered perspective, Sapphire delivers a searing portrait of pain, endurance, and transformation. Push is a story of survival that became the inspiration for the Academy Award–winning film Precious, as well as a beacon for a generation of writers and readers alike.

Features

  • Themes: Survival, resilience, abuse, education, empowerment
  • Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction
  • Reading Level: Adult; gritty, emotional, and honest
  • Unique Selling Points: 25th Anniversary Edition, basis for the film Precious, influential cultural touchstone
  • Bonuses: Author’s note, discussion guide, critical essays

Praise

  • “Affecting and impassioned . . . sails on the strength of pure, stirring feeling.” — The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Sapphire is an award-winning author and poet whose bold voice and unflinching storytelling have inspired readers and writers worldwide. Her debut novel Push has been celebrated for its impact and honesty.

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Experience the indomitable spirit of Precious Jones in Sapphire’s Push—the acclaimed novel of survival and transformation that continues to move readers around the world.

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