Struggle for survival from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
The Walls family faced numerous challenges that forced them to fight for their existence. From a young age, Jeannette, her siblings, and their parents struggled to find food, shelter, and basic necessities. Their father, Rex, often spent what little money they had on alcohol, leaving the family without enough resources to live comfortably. As a result, the children had to scavenge for food and rely on the kindness of strangers to survive. The family's living conditions were deplorable, with their "glass castle" being a symbol of their dream of a better life. However, as time passed, it became clear that this dream was far from reality. The Walls children lived in constant fear of their father's unpredictable behavior and their mother's inability to provide for them. Despite these challenges, they persevered, showing remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Jeannette and her siblings were forced to grow up qui...
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