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The Glass Castle

A Memoir

Jeannette Walls

This moving memoir chronicles the author's upbringing with unconventional, nomadic parents who pushed their four children to embrace life and learn fearlessly. As dysfunction and financial troubles escalate, Jeannette and her siblings must rely on each other to survive and ultimately escape their tumultuous home. Despite their flaws, the author deeply loves and respects her complex parents, making this an uplifting story of triumph against all odds and unconditional familial love.
Publish Date
2006-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
2006-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2005
Goodreads Rating
4.31
ISBN
9780743247542
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2015-05-23T19:31:10.000Z
@JenMockingjay I have so many favorite books! "The Glass Castle" is my favorite memoir... and "Muppet Christmas Carole" is my favorite film!      source