I think Paul Mooney makes some good points in this. But I disagree with what he said about the book Push — I didn’t think that the book was demonic. But I feel him on the need for positive images . . .
I think Paul Mooney makes some good points in this. But I disagree with what he said about the book Push — I didn’t think that the book was demonic. But I feel him on the need for positive images . . .
Push by Sapphire is one of my absolute favorite novels. Now it has been transformed into a film called Precious. This makes me nervous because movies usually do books no justice and taint your view of the story.
Apparently, Sapphire had the same reservations. Not sure how I feel about this. I guess I need some time to let it marinate in my mind.
I will say that I’m glad Sapphire is getting the recognition she deserves for writing such an amazing book. I still don’t think I’m going to go see the film, though. I’ll probably just spend that time rediscovering the book (since it’s been about eight years since I last read it).