A review by mjvwilbur
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

5.0

A memoir by Jeannette Walls, it's a story about the Walls' and their unconventional, poverty-stricken life. Due to circumstances that the parents could have controlled, the children have grown up without much hope of a better lifestyle. The story recounts their life through the eyes of Jeannette, second oldest, starting from the time she accidentally poured boiling water on herself permanently scarring her skin. The children mist constantly fight heir parents for better treatment. Their entire life they lived with the unfulfilled promise of a Glass Castle being built by their father which would make their lives better. Jeanette has to learn that only she can make her life better.
The story is painfully truthful. It makes you realize what blessings you have and humbles oneself which is good and bad. As a memoir, it goes through all stages of life for Jeanette never leaving anything out. I would recommend this book to the female audience because they can relate to Jeanette's plight better.