1. By Jeanette Walls

2.  Consider the following:  1. Would you ever eat cat food?  2. Would you eat food that came out of the garbage?  3. Would you be willing to steal clothing to help a sibling or friend?  4. Would you be willing to use a bucket if a restroom was not available?  5. Would you be able to turn a family member or parent into the authorities?  6. If you were desperate for money, what would you be willing to do?  7. Could you survive if you were homeless?

3.  A Memoir  Family: Rex and Rose Mary  Lori, Brian and Maureen  Life in Arizona  A star for Christmas  Running from child services  3 rd degree burns  Life in Welch, W.V.  No electricity or running water  Hiding truth  Life in N.Y.  College, marriage, career  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW0XVno-0gM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW0XVno-0gM

5.  Mature content  14 and older or consider parent approval  Autobiography appeals to men and women  Rags to riches story  Eye-opening  Great for book club discussion