The Glass Castle is excellent. I read it about ten years ago and there are still parts of the narrative that stick with me, including the name of one of the towns where she grew up (there were many): Battle Mountain. It’s above all a take on resilience; the children are subjected to what most of us would refer to as child abuse and neglect. Surprisingly though, the author’s reflections on her childhood are more positive than regretful, like the overall experience taught her vital lessons about the world.
Our experiences and what we learn from them define us as people, so I believe that’s a healthy attitude to have.
I know next to nothing about the book and I like to be surprised, so I’m looking forward to each and every title on this list and what each will teach me.
So far, the reading list has been satisfyingly varied, enough so that it sparked some interesting discussions with individual perspectives. I’m loving this year’s selection for that!
The Glass Castle is excellent. I read it about ten years ago and there are still parts of the narrative that stick with me, including the name of one of the towns where she grew up (there were many): Battle Mountain. It’s above all a take on resilience; the children are subjected to what most of us would refer to as child abuse and neglect. Surprisingly though, the author’s reflections on her childhood are more positive than regretful, like the overall experience taught her vital lessons about the world.
Our experiences and what we learn from them define us as people, so I believe that’s a healthy attitude to have.
I know next to nothing about the book and I like to be surprised, so I’m looking forward to each and every title on this list and what each will teach me.
So far, the reading list has been satisfyingly varied, enough so that it sparked some interesting discussions with individual perspectives. I’m loving this year’s selection for that!
loved the selection!
Thanks, Dana! Sharing my latest book offering!! https://thegoldenmean2040.substack.com/p/take-me-to-the-bathroom
Thanks, Michael!