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Punching Bag

By: Rex Ogle
Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
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The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence.

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.

Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager’s cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents - and himself.

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Rex and Ramon both do it again. This one is darker then his last one, but, I don't mind that. With a title like Punching Bag, I was expecting domestic violence to be part of the storyline. Another amazing performance by Ramon.

Another brilliant memoir

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It’s horrible that Rex had to go through everything he did to become the man he is today. So many children have a rough and violent childhood, and lots of children cannot say they made it through to the other side, like Rex did. I’m so glad he’s happy now. I had a great childhood with a loving mother. After reading Rex’s books it might make me a little more present if I see a child struggling like he did. Thank you Rex for sharing your stories.

Rex Ogle is a hero

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This book is a tough one. Very real and honest look at abusive relationships and mental illness. Despite the difficulties of experiencing Rex’s pain through his words, it was also inspiring to let teens know that there is truly a light at the end of the tunnel.

Painful and Inspiring

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I discovered this author thru my 8th grade English Teacher Daughter she introduced it to her students. And I’m so glad I did.

Really Hits Home

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the only think that I didn't think was amazing was maybe the cuss words

I lived how he really explained his life

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