| Link | Quote | Stars | Tags | Author |
| 3da6b45 | "Since Mom wasn't exactly the most useful person in the world, one lesson I learned at an early age was how to get things done, and this was a source of both amazement and concern for Mom, who considered my behavior unladylike but also counted on me. "I never knew a girl to have such gumption," she'd say. "But I'm not too sure it's a good thing." | mixed-feelings strong-willed-child daughter determination mother | Jeannette Walls |