The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls · first published 2005
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A story about the early life of Jeannette Walls. The memoir is an exposing work about her early life and growing up on the run and often homeless. It presents a different perspective of life from all over the United States and the struggle a girl had to find normalcy as she grew into an adult.
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…makes me rethink every user interaction or problem I face, and not just at work. Every time I open a door, I begin to think about that experience. Recently, Educated by Tara Westover, and in the past The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, both have taught me to approach individuals with the true ignorance of their lives that I have. You don't know where people come from and what life led them to where they are when you…
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗Jeannette Walls' "The Glass Castle" is a memoir of her poor, nomadic childhood that is at times shocking and heartbreaking.
on “Being Poor by John Scalzi” ↗If you're looking for stories along these lines, I recommend Jeannette Walls' memoir _The Glass Castle_. The author and one sibling arguably escaped a rock bottom situation. Her parents (and one sibling) never did. It's a basis for some pretty sobering reflection on the problems of alcoholism and the merits…
on “Ask HN: Anyone here make a 'comeback' from rock bottom? What is your story?” ↗