The Glass Castle: A Memoir
by Jeannette Walls

List Price: $15.00
Our Price: $5.90
You Save: $9.10 (61%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $4.23 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions

Book Summary Information

Book Reviews of The Glass Castle: A Memoir

Book Review: Couldn't put it down...
Summary: 5 Stars

Summary of The Glass Castle: A Memoir

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.

TO INQUIRE ABOUT SCHEDULING JEANNETTE WALLS FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS PLEASE CONTACT: Keppler Speakers
Dustin L. Jones
Associate, College & University Division
703.516.4000 (P)
703.516.4819 (F)

Authors Books

• Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature
• Television Performers
• Specific Groups > Women
• Family & Childhood
• Memoirs
• Biographies & Memoirs: General