Sapphire pens "Precious" sequel

The Internet is all abuzz with news of a new book by Sapphire, the sister behind the now ubiquitious "Push," which was later adapted into the movie, "Precious". This "Push"/"Precious" follow-up by giving readers a glimpse into Abdul's life. You may recall that in the book and movie, Abdul was Precious newborn son.

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Courtesy of msn.com

So many stories about the darkest aspects of the human condition — abuse, incest, orphaned children — are conveyed clinically and dispassionately. They share the facts and the facts are disturbing, but the stories can be easy to forget.

Sapphire doesn’t write like that.

The author of the best-selling 1996 novel “Push” — which was adapted into the Academy Award-winning 2009 film “Precious” — crafts tales in which young people endure unspeakable treatment at the hands of adults who should be caring for them. What her characters withstand is so real and so raw that readers can’t help but sit up and care. Click here for more...