Painful truths about family from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
In the Walls family, the painful truths about family are evident from an early age. The children, Jeannette, Lori, Brian, and Maureen, are forced to confront the harsh realities of their parents' unconventional lifestyle. Their mother, Rose Mary, is a free-spirited artist who is more concerned with her art than her children's well-being. Their father, Rex, is a charismatic but unreliable alcoholic who often puts his own desires above those of his family. As the children grow up, they come to realize that their parents' behavior is not normal. They are often hungry, dirty, and neglected, living in squalid conditions with no running water or electricity. Despite their difficult circumstances, the children are fiercely loyal to their parents, believing that one day their father will build them a "glass castle" - a dream home that represents all their hopes and aspirations. However, as they get older, the children begin to see their parents for who they truly are. They witness firsthand the destruc...
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