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wwwestononSep 11, 2017

If you're looking for stories along these lines, I recommend Jeannette Walls' memoir _The Glass Castle_. The author and one sibling arguably escaped a rock bottom situation. Her parents (and one sibling) never did. It's a basis for some pretty sobering reflection on the problems of alcoholism and the merits of conscientiousness.

wallfloweronSep 21, 2010

Jeannette Walls' "The Glass Castle" is a memoir of her poor, nomadic childhood that is at times shocking and heartbreaking.

SaturdaysonFeb 5, 2019

The Design of Everyday Things makes me rethink every user interaction or problem I face, and not just at work. Every time I open a door, I begin to think about that experience.

Recently, Educated by Tara Westover, and in the past The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, both have taught me to approach individuals with the true ignorance of their lives that I have. You don't know where people come from and what life led them to where they are when you meet them. Try not to make assumptions. Additionally, I have to remind myself that I grew up loved, cared for, and privileged compared to so many other people.. the fact that I could read their story and post here is a testament to that, helps me try to stay down to Earth and that I had some advantages growing up that others did not.

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker... I used to be a chronic advocate for sleeping less until I read this and did my own scrappy post-research. I'm much more conscious of my health and my sleep now.

I could go on and on..

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