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"Mom, it's pouring."

"This is just a drizzle," she said. "Monsoons could be ahead!" She sipped her tea. "Things usually work out in the end."

"What if they don't?"

"That just means you haven't come to the end yet."

This book has me tearing up.

Why do I always come across familiar names in the books I read? 😤

I don't think I'll ever look at caryatids without thinking about how much they're carrying.

Jeannette stitching her father's wound is one of the most visceral scenes l've read so far.

I wasn't planning to watch The Glass Castle movie until I finished the book, but I couldn't help myself and watched the beginning. I started tearing up right away. Seeing the story I had pictured while reading come to life on screen was amazing. The movie captured the heart and emotions of the story so well, and hearing the words I had only known from the pages come to life through the characters hit differently.

What a wild feeling it must be to hold a book that contains your own life story.

When Jeannette realized why Lori didn't like exploring as much, my heart broke for Lori.