Andrew Davidson said, “I am more than my scars.” Despite being faced with burdensome challenges, mankind possesses traits that give them resilience in which they can make the best of situations and overcome them. Jeannette Walls is an American journalist and author that is known for being the author of The Glass Castle. She was born on April 21, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona to Rex Walls and Rose Walls. Walls has two sisters, Lori and Maureen, and one brother, Brian. In Jeannette Walls’ memoir The Glass Castle, she tells the heartbreaking yet humorous story of her upbringing with her dysfunctional family. Living a life of poverty, the Walls’ family is constantly on the move around the country, trying to re-settle. Her father, an alcoholic, and
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Parent may think that the book is too mature for young teens. Because of its mentions of sexual assault, violence, and adultery, some parents would prefer their children not be exposed to those circumstances. The story could be seen as a bad influence on teens as some of the advice Walls’ mother gave her can be taken in the wrong light. For example, when Walls conveyed to her mother that Uncle Stanley had been touching her inappropriately and in respond her mother tells Walls to calm down and says sexual assault is a “crime of perception.” In other words, Walls’ mother tells her if she doesn’t think she’s hurt, then she isn’t hurt. This lack of concern can be perceived wronging by young teens, specifically females, and allow them to doubt what they consider sexual assault and how they react to it. Parents may wish to keep their child away from that logic. On the contrary, others may believe the opposite. Such exposure could be beneficial to teen as it could be a lesson to them. To be specific, it could open teens eyes to several predicaments and allow them to be open-minded rather than later on in life. There will always be an opposing view, but it is fundamental in a child’s life to provide them with information whether from a story or book that they can carry with them throughout life.
In conclusion, The Glass Castle is an efficient memoir for rising senior to read as their summer assignment. Teens may find Walls’ childhood motivations and lifestyle after moving away from her family relatable. Although the memoir has its humorous moments, it also contains experiences that show the true reality of life. This is a story those that are rich, those that are poor, those that are coming of age and even people who simply like reading can find something in common with as Walls gives her pure and raw honesty of her
Parent may think that the book is too mature for young teens. Because of its mentions of sexual assault, violence, and adultery, some parents would prefer their children not be exposed to those circumstances. The story could be seen as a bad influence on teens as some of the advice Walls’ mother gave her can be taken in the wrong light. For example, when Walls conveyed to her mother that Uncle Stanley had been touching her inappropriately and in respond her mother tells Walls to calm down and says sexual assault is a “crime of perception.” In other words, Walls’ mother tells her if she doesn’t think she’s hurt, then she isn’t hurt. This lack of concern can be perceived wronging by young teens, specifically females, and allow them to doubt what they consider sexual assault and how they react to it. Parents may wish to keep their child away from that logic. On the contrary, others may believe the opposite. Such exposure could be beneficial to teen as it could be a lesson to them. To be specific, it could open teens eyes to several predicaments and allow them to be open-minded rather than later on in life. There will always be an opposing view, but it is fundamental in a child’s life to provide them with information whether from a story or book that they can carry with them throughout life.
In conclusion, The Glass Castle is an efficient memoir for rising senior to read as their summer assignment. Teens may find Walls’ childhood motivations and lifestyle after moving away from her family relatable. Although the memoir has its humorous moments, it also contains experiences that show the true reality of life. This is a story those that are rich, those that are poor, those that are coming of age and even people who simply like reading can find something in common with as Walls gives her pure and raw honesty of her