Something important Walls does is utilize anecdotes to show how her parents are different from other parents. She starts the story off with a tale of how she was three years old in a bright pink dress, cooking a hot dog on the stove. Her dress caught on fire and she suffered severe burns. All of this because her parents let her use a stove at the age of three.
I think the purpose of this book is to show how she was able to grow up and become something successful despite her childhood, and to inspire others that it doesn't matter where you come from, but where you end up.
So far, I'm not sure who Walls' intended audience is, but I think it may be young adults who feel like maybe they won't be able to become anything. This story is supposed to be very inspirational. I mean. so far it's mostly humorous and shocking, but I bet later it will be inspirational.
I'm excited to see where this book goes. So far it's been really interesting, and a bit shocking and concerning. I can't wait to see where her family ends up and how her mother became homeless. Also I wonder why Walls never really helps her mom and why she's embarrassed of her. Hopefully I find out why later in the book.
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