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Dreams of a better future from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

In the depths of poverty and despair, the Walls family clung to their dreams of a brighter tomorrow like a lifeline keeping them afloat. Despite their dire circumstances, they never lost sight of the possibility of a better future. With each setback and disappointment, they held onto their aspirations with unwavering determination. Jeannette Walls vividly portrays the power of dreams in the face of adversity through her own experiences growing up in a dysfunctional and impoverished family. The Walls children faced hunger, neglect, and instability on a daily basis, but their dreams served as a beacon of hope in the darkness of their reality. Whether it was Rex's vision of building a "glass castle" or Jeannette's desire to escape her chaotic upbringing, their dreams kept them going when all seemed lost. The Walls family's dreams were not mere fantasies to escape their ...
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