Jeannette Walls's extraordinary memoir recounts her unconventional and often turbulent childhood with remarkable compassion and remarkable lack of self-pity. Growing up with nomadic, deeply eccentric parents—a brilliant but alcoholic father and a free-spirited artist mother—Walls and her siblings learned to survive through resilience, creativity, and an unbreakable familial bond. From desert poverty to New York City, her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the complex love that exists within deeply dysfunctional families.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because The Glass Castle is more than a memoir of survival—it's a nuanced exploration of family, forgiveness, and the extraordinary strength required to transcend challenging circumstances. Walls transforms potentially devastating experiences into a narrative of hope and understanding.

DETAILS: • Author: Jeannette Walls • Publisher: Scribner Book Company • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 17, 2006 • ISBN: 9780743247542

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