The main characters in the foreign literature," Childhoods " written by Herr Burton included the protagonist, Spreg, and Spreg's father. After reading: "Childhoods" was one of Herr Burton's masterpieces. It depicted the life and growth of a poor family in a difficult environment through the growth of a boy, Spreg. The novel narrates from Spreg's point of view. Through his experience, the readers understand the difficulties and challenges brought by poor families, but also show the tenacity and indomitable spirit of human life. After reading this novel, I felt the author's deep insight into human nature and reverence for life. In the novel, although Spreg lived in a poor family, he always maintained his love for life and his yearning for a better future. He continued to work hard and finally achieved his own growth and progress. This novel made me deeply aware of the pain and difficulties brought by poverty, and at the same time, it made me feel the kindness and beauty of human nature. It gave me a lot of inspiration and thought, making me cherish the life in front of me more and constantly strive to pursue my dreams and goals.