Black History Month: 6 classic novels

4. Precious, by Sapphire

Precious” by Sapphire (Vintage, 192 pp.) is the journal of emotionally and physically abused, mostly illiterate Precious Jones, a Harlem teen living in the darkest of circumstances. This novel makes a gritty and unforgettable read in its effort to portray a reality that would otherwise be unimaginable.

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