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The glass castle is an addiction. Once you start to read, its near impossible to put down. I began reading Jeanette Walls memoir and found myself deeply entranced in her life story of living with her 3 siblings, and two chaotic parents. It's incredible, even mind blowing to read what loving, caring words that are written about her seemingly careless, mind-scattered parents. Glass Castle is a story of family, love, and even pain. You'll laugh, cry, and wish at times your family was as adventuresome as the Walls.
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The Glass Castle: a Memoir by Jeannette Walls
beccaboo411, February 27, 2008
The glass castle is an addiction. Once you start to read, its near impossible to put down. I began reading Jeanette Walls memoir and found myself deeply entranced in her life story of living with her 3 siblings, and two chaotic parents. It's incredible, even mind blowing to read what loving, caring words that are written about her seemingly careless, mind-scattered parents. Glass Castle is a story of family, love, and even pain. You'll laugh, cry, and wish at times your family was as adventuresome as the Walls.(24 of 41 readers found this comment helpful)