Overcoming obstacles with courage from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
The Walls family faced numerous obstacles throughout their lives. From poverty to neglect, from hunger to homelessness, the Walls children were constantly forced to confront challenges that seemed insurmountable. Yet, despite the overwhelming odds stacked against them, they found the courage within themselves to keep going. One of the most striking examples of this courage can be seen in Jeannette's determination to escape her difficult circumstances by excelling in school. Despite living in extreme poverty and often going hungry, Jeannette refused to give up on her education. She studied by candlelight, worked odd jobs to pay for school supplies, and even managed to earn a scholarship to college. Her unwavering commitment to her education allowed her to break free from the cycle of poverty that had trapped her family for so long. Similarly, Jeannette's father, Rex, demonstrated incredible courage in the face of his own obstacles. Despite battling alcoholism and mental illness, Rex never gave up on his dreams of building the Glass Castle, a mythical...
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