Push (pages 100-150)

Summary:

At the beginning of the book, Precious wasn't able to read or write. She would write in her journal and spell words how she thought they sound. Ms. Rain would write underneath the proper way to spell it and reply. Each night she would write in journal and Ms. Rain would respond. When you move towards the end, she's able to write in full sentences although some words are mispelled and she is close to getting her G.E.D and hopefully going off to college. She went to get tested for HIV and found out that she tested positive. She told everyone at the program and they were supportive. Precious and her mother went to meet with the social worker because Precious's mother says she wants her to come home. The social worker askes her to explain the abuse and when it started to begin. She explains how Precious was fast as in acting grown for her age. It began from the time she was just a toddler. Her mother said she despises her because that was her father but that was her man. He wasn't suppose to be doing that to her and she didn't want him to hurt her. Precious just moved on and didn't pay attention to what her mother had to say. She made the decision to do what was best for her and her children. She re-took the TABE test again and scored a 7.8 where before she could barely understand what was being said before. This was a test she had to take to be accepted into the program. Before her score was a 2.0 and 2.8.

Quote:

"He pulling on my earring, want me to stop daydreaming and read him a story before nap time. I do."

Reflection:

I'm happy that she is now able to read to her children and for herself because she deserved it. I wonder what's her mother going to do now that Precious isn't going to be staying with her? It's time for her to learn how to do things on her own and gain some responsibility as a woman.