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This is an awesome story of struggle and survival. I cannot believe that the author and her siblings lived through such hardship and squalor and ended up so successful in life. I have such fury at the parents and their attitudes and how little they provided for their children and how selfish they were, all the while telling the kids "we'll never let you down. We are here for you and will take care of you always." Psychological abuse at it's best. And, yet, they were actually book smart, intelligent people who taught their children some very important lessons in life.
Despite not being able to provide for basic needs, such as food, clothing & shelter, they always had stacks of books around (from the library) and the children were advanced readers with a higher than average intellect. So even though the kids had to struggle and fight for every little thing and provide for themselves most of the time, it made them strong, intelligent people in the long run. Truly an awesome story. I loved this book!
Despite not being able to provide for basic needs, such as food, clothing & shelter, they always had stacks of books around (from the library) and the children were advanced readers with a higher than average intellect. So even though the kids had to struggle and fight for every little thing and provide for themselves most of the time, it made them strong, intelligent people in the long run. Truly an awesome story. I loved this book!
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