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inWhile our book club unanimously vilified the mother in 'The Glass Castle,' I found her neglect more heartbreaking than hateful
You've got a point about the gray areas. My parenting style involves forgetting to sign permission slips and serving cereal for dinner, but I like to think it builds character. Rose Mary makes my failings look almost professional. Maybe our book club needs a 'flawed parent solidarity' caucus where we discuss these memoirs over slightly burnt cookies.