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Reader reviewed by M. Diamond

This true story follows the life of Jeannette, one which is far from the lives of many people. She didnt grow up with everything most people have. Actually, she grew up with nothing but a family and a significant amount of determination like I have never heard of. As her childhood goes on and she faces problem after problem, she becomes stronger. Her family was truly homeless and battled with finding places to live, making money to buy food, and in the case they couldnt afford to buy any food at all, rummaging out food from anywhere possible. This rough story goes back and forth between feelings of hope and despair. As crazy as her parents were at times, Jeannette and her siblings were determined to rise above their problems, get an education, and eventually raise their own families while holding a job.

I enjoyed this book a lot and thought that Jeannette did an exceptional job describing her life, making it easy to picture exactly what was going on. This book really made me think about what I have in life and how much everything really should be appreciated. I felt like I knew the characters in the book and was able to feel for them, whether it be embarrassment during the tough times, or joy as they made their way to the top leading towards success. Although the family goes through a great deal of difficulty, to the point where they literally have nothing but each other, they come through in the end and improve their lives immensely. It just goes to show that you shouldnt give up or lose your priorities in life. I think everyone should read this book because it really is a remarkable story that you will never forget.