In what ways was her life none too pleasant?
Although Amelia Earhart was envied and idolized by women worldwide, her childhood was difficult. Her parents, Edwin and Amy Earhart, often used much of their money on luxuries like expensive vacations, and invested in projects that were doomed to fail quickly. As a result, the family of four, including Amelia's sister, Muriel, found themselves living in poverty, only to be saved by a miracle (an inheritance, a timely promotion, etc.). In addition, Edwin Earhart, Amelia's father, succumbed to alcohol during a family crisis and eventually became a alcoholic, effectively ruining the Earhart family's reputation where ever they decided to live.