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    October 28, 1971
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    Jacksonville, NC
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    I'm a writer. Find my work at www.associatedcontent.com/jasyjen
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    jasyjen's Reviews

    Precious

    Precious
    3 star rating
    an avid reader, reading Oprah's picks, chronic book buyer

    NOV
    22
    2009

    The novel, Precious, was originally released titled, "Push" in 1996.  It was renamed Precious, I think, because it was made into a movie that has yet to be released.  I learned about the book Precious from Oprah Winfrey, who recommends the book.

    NO SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW:

    Precious is an illiterate girl who has been sexually abused by her father, physically abused by her mother, and is pregnant with her second child from her father.  For many reasons, the book Precious is difficult to read.  There is graphic descriptions of the abuse that Precious suffers at the hands of both her parents, which...

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    CrystaBush wrote on Nov 3, 2009

    Just stoppin by to catch up on your reviews and blogs. :)
    Have a great day!
    Crysta

    kle0686 wrote on Nov 2, 2009

    Great reviews! I can't believe, almost 500 in less than 2 years. You go!!! :)

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