The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Reviewed by Saleiha
Jeannette Walls' memoir, The Glass Castle, is a beautifully written, true story about her life with her strange, heretic parents. Throughout the memoir, Jeannette Walls and her family journey from town to town as they try to survive and still enjoy the simple things in life. Although the father is a terrible alcoholic and the children get the majority of their meals from trash cans, Jeannette Walls' tone during the book makes the plot feel less upsetting than it actually is. Although the story is filled with parts that made my stomach clench, I would encourage everyone to read this book because it teaches you that no matter what situation you are born in, it is still possible to achieve your dreams.
Posted by at April 23, 2010 01:13 PM