Summary
Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781324052210 |
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| ISBN-10: | 132405221X |
| Author: | Rex Ogle |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 29 March 2023 |
| Weight: | 195g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 140mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
[A] vivid, emphatic memoir…. A beacon of hope to readers trying to survive their own childhoods.– “Publishers Weekly”
Readers will see themselves in Rex and appreciate the hope he offers: life can get better…. This should be widely available to anyone who needs it.– “Booklist (starred review)”
Though the subject matter is harrowing…Ogle’s message throughout is focused on survival and hope. Highly recommended for all middle and high school collections.– “School Library Journal (starred review)”
About The Author
Rex Ogle
Rex Ogle is the award-winning author of Free Lunch, Punching Bag, Abuela, Don’t Forget Me, Road Home, and, most recently, When We Ride. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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