Push

Being that Iam from Harlem, New York I kind of understand what is going on in this novel to a certain extent. Never before have I heard or witnessed someone getting raped or abuse like that as a child though. Plenty of time in school I had friends that have been beaten or verbally abused by parents. The reason that they got help is because i went to catholic school and the teachers really cared. In high school the guidance counselors was the one to help kids with situations like that. A couple kids that know that i am from Harlem always ask me what it was like and this movie kind of helped the stereotype. To be honest i know plenty of girls that are younger than me that already have children.Its sad to say because going to school in Connecticut show me a different view. I don't know anyone in Connecticut even my age that has children but in Harlem i know over 20 people my age and younger that has children. the movie precious , which i never seen, is the type of movie i try not to watch and I don't know why. Reading this novel explains better what was going with Precious. Its very disturbing and graphic. Being that she had a kid with down-syndrome didn't make it easier for her. I look forward to reading the book because i am from the same neighborhood and my family is the total opposite. I want to understand to not take my family and my education for granted because not everyone has it as easy as i do.