Comments on: In Praise of the Wild: Discussion of Jeannette Walls’ “The Glass Castle” http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Sydney http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4489 Sydney Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:05:45 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4489 I'm reading this book in english class, and it's definately an eye opener. When i pass by old scrungy houses it makes me think of the walls house, and then i start thinking about how people take things for granted. if your looking for an amazing book to read, chose this. i hate reading but this book made me want to know what happends next. it's also an easy read! I’m reading this book in english class, and it’s definately an eye opener. When i pass by old scrungy houses it makes me think of the walls house, and then i start thinking about how people take things for granted.
if your looking for an amazing book to read, chose this. i hate reading but this book made me want to know what happends next. it’s also an easy read!

]]> By: john http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4383 john Mon, 31 May 2010 11:52:48 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4383 I have not completed miss or Mrs. Walls creative castle yet.(50/50)My ? is in the early,is the hospital hotdog trip caused from a seizure...epilepsy?That is where I'm interested.One has to take that into consideration to truly understand the mentality of the parent's life path.Have learned so much...but still...know so little. I have not completed miss or Mrs. Walls creative castle yet.(50/50)My ? is in the early,is the hospital hotdog trip caused from a seizure…epilepsy?That is where I’m interested.One has to take that into consideration to truly understand the mentality of the parent’s life path.Have learned so much…but still…know so little.

]]> By: Deirdre http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4374 Deirdre Sun, 30 May 2010 00:39:49 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4374 I think this book was written by a very skilled author who may have supplemented her own childhood memories with research from many cases of child abuse and neglect before weaving these horror tales into a very disturbing and insightful 'memoir'. I find her perspective, insights and sense of irony too intelligent and healthy to have arisen out of the dire physical and emotional neglect described in the story. If I am wrong, my heart goes out to Jeannette and her siblings. I think this book was written by a very skilled author who may have supplemented her own childhood memories with research from many cases of child abuse and neglect before weaving these horror tales into a very disturbing and insightful ‘memoir’.
I find her perspective, insights and sense of irony too intelligent and healthy to have arisen out of the dire physical and emotional neglect described in the story.
If I am wrong, my heart goes out to Jeannette and her siblings.

]]> By: Laura Kelly http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4255 Laura Kelly Mon, 10 May 2010 05:19:40 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-4255 Absolutely loved the book but do any of you believe these 4 children were not permanently damaged in some way? The Walls could not take care of themselves or their children in a healthy way. They were creative and intelligent but his alcoholism and her deprivation perpetuated the family illnesses and they wasted talent they could have shared with the world. It takes guts to show up, contribute to society, be a positive role model for your kids and make life better for them. Neither parent showed anything admirable by withdrawing from society and allowing their children to grow up in a garbage heap. Do we know what happened to Maureen? I'm afraid to find out. Absolutely loved the book but do any of you believe these 4 children were not permanently damaged in some way? The Walls could not take care of themselves or their children in a healthy way. They were creative and intelligent but his alcoholism and her deprivation perpetuated the family illnesses and they wasted talent
they could have shared with the world. It takes guts to show up, contribute to society, be a positive role model for your kids and make life better for them. Neither parent showed anything admirable by withdrawing from society and allowing their children to grow up in a garbage heap. Do we know what happened to Maureen? I’m afraid to find out.

]]> By: James Daum http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3857 James Daum Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:45:42 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3857 Towards the end of the book itself Ms Walls' mother is trying to get money to preserve some legacy which is property she inherited I believe. Throughout all their poverty her mother had kept this a secret from her family. I have been looking on the internet but cannot find anything that reveals the nature of this real estate... Does anyone know? Thanks Towards the end of the book itself Ms Walls’ mother is trying to get money to preserve some legacy which is property she inherited I believe. Throughout all their poverty her mother had kept this a secret from her family. I have been looking on the internet but cannot find anything that reveals the nature of this real estate… Does anyone know? Thanks

]]> By: Sara http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3845 Sara Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:32:53 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3845 I finished reading this book about a month ago, and it moved me. I've never read anything like the real, unfiltered emotion that Walls has put into detail. I've even decided to read it again, which for me, is rare. I've actually chose the author, Jeannette, for the topic of my essay in English. I think the most moving thing about this book is that fact that almost anyone can relate in one way or another. Whether you're stretching the reality of your childhood to what it seemed like in YOUR mind at the time, or you actually are living in these types of circumstances. Every child wants to believe that their parents only want the best for them, that they are, in whatever way, a hero. I find it so amazing how Jeannette never passes judgement on either of her parents, leaving it up to the readers to draw their own conclusion. At any rate, this book has changed my life. It's opened my eyes to see the harsh reality of life and how you can prevail through any situation. Coming from an unstable home myself, it's something that I can relate to as I try my hardest to take what I have and turn my entire life around and become what I want most, just like Jeannette. I finished reading this book about a month ago, and it moved me. I’ve never read anything like the real, unfiltered emotion that Walls has put into detail. I’ve even decided to read it again, which for me, is rare. I’ve actually chose the author, Jeannette, for the topic of my essay in English.

I think the most moving thing about this book is that fact that almost anyone can relate in one way or another. Whether you’re stretching the reality of your childhood to what it seemed like in YOUR mind at the time, or you actually are living in these types of circumstances. Every child wants to believe that their parents only want the best for them, that they are, in whatever way, a hero. I find it so amazing how Jeannette never passes judgement on either of her parents, leaving it up to the readers to draw their own conclusion.

At any rate, this book has changed my life. It’s opened my eyes to see the harsh reality of life and how you can prevail through any situation. Coming from an unstable home myself, it’s something that I can relate to as I try my hardest to take what I have and turn my entire life around and become what I want most, just like Jeannette.

]]> By: Julie http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3772 Julie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:08:08 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3772 I have just finished the book and enjoyed it immensely. So much so that I decided to see what other people out there on the world wide web thought. The conversation here has left me flabbergasted. There is a difference between non-conformity and deprivation, between self-development and indulgence, between autonomy and neglect. The strength of this memior resides in its capacity to expose our capacity to rationalise one as the other, at the expense of people we claim to love. It is a testimony to stoicism and resilience, without excusing the appalling situations in which she was so often placed without regard for her own flourishing. I have just finished the book and enjoyed it immensely. So much so that I decided to see what other people out there on the world wide web thought. The conversation here has left me flabbergasted. There is a difference between non-conformity and deprivation, between self-development and indulgence, between autonomy and neglect. The strength of this memior resides in its capacity to expose our capacity to rationalise one as the other, at the expense of people we claim to love. It is a testimony to stoicism and resilience, without excusing the appalling situations in which she was so often placed without regard for her own flourishing.

]]> By: layla http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3743 layla Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:21:28 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3743 Huskerfan, it is fascinating that you believe yourself to be in a position to decide for the Walls family, yet you fail to realise that the concept of laziness and work are capitalist concepts that are based on the unfair recompensation of labour in favour of the disproportionately high profit of the capitalist. I often wonder where do such judgmental attitudes stem from? Is it that you feel haunted by your own life or is it the lack of exposure to the real rest of the world? Huskerfan, it is fascinating that you believe yourself to be in a position to decide for the Walls family, yet you fail to realise that the concept of laziness and work are capitalist concepts that are based on the unfair recompensation of labour in favour of the disproportionately high profit of the capitalist. I often wonder where do such judgmental attitudes stem from? Is it that you feel haunted by your own life or is it the lack of exposure to the real rest of the world?

]]> By: Huskerfan81 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3742 Huskerfan81 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:59:09 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3742 Jeanette's parents were lazy and didn't want to provide for their children. They should not have had them. All of the children lived in poverty and should have been taken away. This has nothing to do with capitalism and social norms, they were just lazy and didn't want to work and support their children. It is amazing the children were able to grow up and make something of themselves, but I would bet the way they were raised will haunt them the rest of their lives. Jeanette’s parents were lazy and didn’t want to provide for their children. They should not have had them. All of the children lived in poverty and should have been taken away. This has nothing to do with capitalism and social norms, they were just lazy and didn’t want to work and support their children. It is amazing the children were able to grow up and make something of themselves, but I would bet the way they were raised will haunt them the rest of their lives.

]]> By: Jamie http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3706 Jamie Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:04:26 +0000 http://layla.miltsov.org/discussion-of-the-glass-castle-by-jeannette-walls/#comment-3706 Dear Jay, May I inform you that an incredibly large amount of people can spell just as well as you can, and can also make it through a paragraph with not as much as a single punctuation error. The next time you feel so proud of your ability to write the English language, try to keep it to yourself and not be arrogant about it. Just because you want to feel better about yourself by putting others down, doesn't mean anybody else wants you to. Thank you for your time, Jamie p.s. That's not my real name. Dear Jay,
May I inform you that an incredibly large amount of people can spell just as well as you can, and can also make it through a paragraph with not as much as a single punctuation error. The next time you feel so proud of your ability to write the English language, try to keep it to yourself and not be arrogant about it. Just because you want to feel better about yourself by putting others down, doesn’t mean anybody else wants you to.
Thank you for your time,
Jamie

p.s. That’s not my real name.

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