Rex Ogle
Punching Bag
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324016236
- author:
- Rex Ogle
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 0
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Toys, Games & Puzzles, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Punching Bag is a powerful and deeply personal memoir about one teenager's struggle to survive in a household torn by domestic violence. Rex Ogle recounts his high school career, marked by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of abuse, as he navigates a complex relationship with his mother and the anger of his stepdad.
At the heart of this story is the presence of an unborn baby sister, whose impending arrival serves as a constant reminder of hope and resilience. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness, creating a compelling and authentically told account of one teenager's cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive.
This beautifully crafted memoir is a remarkable story about survival, forgiveness, and the human spirit. With its honest and unflinching portrayal of adolescence in crisis, Punching Bag is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories of resilience and hope.
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