The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls: Poverty
“Years from now, when all the junk they got is broken and long forgotten, you'll still have your stars.”
― Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle
Ponder This...
In what ways does The Glass Castle support and/or challenge the stereotypes surrounding people who live in poverty?
On Dumpster Diving
- Why Some People Choose Not to Buy Things While there are many reasons why someone might choose – or be forced by economic circumstances – to investigate trash, the young people I spoke to cited a range of motivations: to reduce waste; to create a sense of community; and because they did not want to support unsustainable food markets.
