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Emily Hicks
May 11 2017 A Letter To Jeanette Walls Dear Jeannette Walls;
As I was reading your memoir “The Glass Castle”, I was constantly astonished by the number of hardship you were forced to endure due to the lack of proper parental care. While there were times where I was able to see your parents good intentions, I was spending most of my time disgusted that they put their needs and wants before doing what was best for their children. With that being said, I want to commend you for persevering through that mess of a childhood and making something of your life.
Your memoir was vivid and powerful, reading it really allowed me to get a glimpse into your