Have you read.....

Have you read Precious, based on the novel Push by Sapphire?

When the trailers for this movie first came out - I was already to see it.

Now? 

I've mixed feelings. 

Why?  I read the book.

OH. MY. HELL!!!!!!!

I have read some stuff in my time (I am voracious reader) - but THIS?

I cried the whole way through.  I have never cried or had my heart broken on EVERY SINGLE page of a book before.

It's not a very long book but it is powerful. 

From what I can gather; it's not based on a true story.

BUT to know that this stuff happens EVERY SINGLE DAY is horrifying!

Man-Child (who is also a voracious reader) picked up the book; despite me telling him that he should NOT read it (it's extremely graphic); has read the majority of it under the cover of darkness.

We discussed it today (after I asked him where it was in hopes of hiding it from him).  He informed me that I should be begging him to read it - to make him appreciate even more what he has.  To appreciate that he has the parents that he does.

I don't think I can watch the movie now.  Even if the scenes aren't as graphic - because they would be re-playing in my mind.

Although this book is extremely disturbing...I would rate it as a must read.  If for nothing else, than to remind yourself of the advantages you have had - and to realize that there are those out there who would rather face death than face another day alive.