Precious

Recently adopted for a film, Precious Jones is an overweight uneducated teen growing up in Harlem in the late 1980's and she's pregnant with her second child (she first gave birth at age twelve) and just wants to be seen as normal. Precious is strong hearted for a young woman who puts up with a life that is so tough that most of us could never see happening to ourselves, but through one heartbreaking event after another, she still maintains hope for a better life just like people today. The mother of precious, hates her daughter in the worst way. She shows it by verbally and physically abusing her and has allowed her to be sexually abused by the one we call dad. This story to me is foul, stomach turning and hard to read but may go down as one of the most admirable books in history because it is very much worth reading. The things her mother puts her through is nothing short than torment. It's a novel that lets people know not to give up no matter what the circumstances are just like Precious. This book has taught me to love and cherish my life to the best of my abilities for I know the struggles of her. If I had a chance to ask the author anything it would be why make a book so wild. Even though the book had unbelieving text I would recommend this to everyone who is a true reader.