Sapphire Bücher

Lenox Avenue, Harlem: das -Reich der Stimmlosen-. Hier, in deinem Abbruchhaus, lebt Precious Jones, sechzehn und schon zum zweitenmal von ihrem eigenen Vater schwanger. Ihre eifersüchtige, gewalttätige Mutter prügelt ihr jedes Gefühl aus außer dem Selbsthaß. Sie ist schwarz, übergewichtig, Analphabetin, kaum der Sprache mächtig. Sie weiß nichts von der Welt, und die Welt verschließt die Augen vor ihr.§Und doch gibt es, wie durch ein Wunder, Hoffnung für Precious. Als ihr die mutige, entschlossene Lehrerin Blue Rain mit viel Liebe, List und Überredungskunst das Lesen beibringt, öffnet sich für sie langsam eine Pforte zur Welt. Sie lernt, daß sie Gefühle hat und Träume - und eine machtvolle innere Stimme, die ihr die ungeschminkte Wahrheit über ihr Leben sagt.

Featuring over 60 unique adventures, the book explores real astral projection experiences that take readers on journeys to encounter various gods, goddesses, angels, and multiple levels of the Universe. Each adventure promises a captivating and immersive experience, highlighting the wonders of spiritual exploration and the vastness of existence.

Exploring the urban experience through a blend of poetry and prose, this work presents a powerful narrative that captures the complexities of contemporary life. The author, drawing inspiration from Alice Walker, infuses sensuality and urgency into their writing, offering a profound commentary on societal issues. With a unique voice, the collection serves as both a reflection and a call to action, making it a significant contribution to modern literature.

This is the story of Precious Jones, a sixteen-year-old illiterate black girl who has never been out of Harlem. She is pregnant by her own father for the second time, and kicked out of school when that pregnancy becomes obvious. Placed in an alternative teaching programme, she learns to read and write. This is Precious's diary, in which she honestly records her relationships and life.

Issues. Abdul Jones is nine years old when his mother Precious dies. Parentless, he is sent first to a foster home and then to a Catholic orphanage. But the priests charged to care for him abuse his trust terribly. And Abdul, a victim, finds that he reacts in the most frightening way imaginable. Soon he is trapped in a dark cycle of sexual violence and betrayal. Yet through dance, in controlling his body, he discovers a way he might somehow break free and become himself. A harrowing and powerful novel set in New York, The Kid is a portrait of a boy forced to grow up in a cruel and callous world.

Sixteen performance artists discuss human sexuality, racism, sexism, and the ways in which art can be used to break down taboos and dogma.

Exploring the psyche of a man who took the lives of eight colleagues, this narrative delves into the complexities of human nature and moral conviction. It examines the author's son, questioning his work ethic, generosity, and understanding of right and wrong. Set against the backdrop of a tragic incident at a company plagued by racism, the story reveals surprising truths about the character and motivations behind such a horrific act, ultimately challenging readers to reflect on the nature of evil and the circumstances that can lead to tragedy.