The Glass Castle: A Memoir
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List Price: $15.00 $9.00 $ 6.00 ( 40% ) Scribner Jeannette Walls
Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 362.82092EAN: 9780743247542Feature: ISBN13: 9780743247542ISBN: 074324754XLabel: ScribnerManufacturer: ScribnerNumber Of Items: 1Number Of Pages: 288Publication Date: 2006-01-09Publisher: ScribnerStudio: Scribner
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Editorial Reviews: Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.
What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Best Book EverComment: This is my favorite book ever. I have read it twice already and actually bought a second copy to loan out to share with others. I love how she tells her story without searching for pity. I read it the first time on vacation and when my family got up to use the bathroom in a restaurant I pulled it out of my bag. My son gave me such a hard time about it. Great book!Customer Rating: Summary: Just OKComment: This book was recommended to me, but I have to say it failed to capture my interest. I did read it through, but it was not a favorite.Customer Rating: Summary: one of the best books I've ever readComment: Here's how good this book is:
Customer Rating: Summary: Not so muchComment: The author is incredibly talented and relates her traumatic experiences in a matter-of-fact manner that makes this book incredibly disturbing. In truth, I could not read more than the first three chapters or so because it was so painful to learn of her experiences. Perhaps I am simply to faint of heart, but wanted to submit this review in case there is someone out there who might have the same disposition.Customer Rating: Summary: Fantastic Book!Comment: I accidentally discovered this author and read her second book, Half Broke Horses, first. I liked that book so much, I had to read Glass Castle. This book should be required reading in high school lit classes. As a retired educator, I saw so many "Jeanettes" pass through our school. The touching part of this book is her relationship with her parents. While their parenting style can be questioned, there was love in her home. I have known families that raised their children "right" but with far less love. I refuse to judge her mother and father. Sometimes I wasn't such a great father either. Read the book and her other book too, you'll love them both!
