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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
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it was amazing

I couldn't put this book down - it was a wonderful memoir. The story was so odd that it seemed hard to believe, yet you knew it was likely a lifestyle this unusual, time and time again would not be made up. I found the parents to be infuriating, selfish, neglectful and irresponsible throughout the entire story - the mom more so than the dad, which a lot of people probably disagree with, but regardless, the story had the right amount of details and moved along at what I felt was the right pace. Jeannette and her siblings were resourceful given their circumstances and I felt for them, over & over throughout the book. I was happy with the ending too, and would easily recommend this book to anyone looking for a truly great memoir.
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Reading Progress

January 23, 2016 – Shelved
January 23, 2016 – Shelved as: to-read
March 7, 2016 – Started Reading
March 7, 2016 –
page 9
3.13%
March 8, 2016 –
page 19
6.6%
March 9, 2016 –
page 35
12.15%
March 11, 2016 –
page 129
44.79%
March 12, 2016 –
page 180
62.5%
March 13, 2016 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Melissa (new)

Melissa Crytzer Fry Guess I need to finally read this... it's been sitting on my shelf for a decade, and I broke my own rule: I saw the movie first (which I LOVED). So glad this one was a good read for you, Brandice.


message 2: by Jaline (new) - added it

Jaline Great review, Brandice! I will check to see if I can get this from the Library. :)


message 3: by JanB (last edited Aug 29, 2017 07:41AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

JanB Brandice, I loved this too and had the opportunity to hear the author speak...what an amazing story!


Lori Really nice review, Brandice. I liked this one also!


message 5: by Linda (new)

Linda After your glowing review, Brandice, I've got to quit ignoring this one. I hope I don't ruin it, by seeing the movie first.


message 6: by Jackie (new)

Jackie Ullerich It will be interesting to see if the movie is true to the book!


Brandice Linda wrote: "After your glowing review, Brandice, I've got to quit ignoring this one. I hope I don't ruin it, by seeing the movie first."
I hope you like it, Linda! I am planning to see the movie this weekend and hope it lives up to the book!


Megan Great review Brandice !!! I loved this too ! I'm looking forward to seeing the movie ! I think Woody Harrelson cast as the father is perfect !


Brandice Megan wrote: "Great review Brandice !!! I loved this too ! I'm looking forward to seeing the movie ! I think Woody Harrelson cast as the father is perfect !"
I'm glad you loved it too, Megan! Yes, I think he was a great casting choice too - when I first saw the movie preview, it just seemed fitting!


message 10: by Kathleen (new)

Kathleen Lovely review, Brandice. So glad that you loved the book. I haven't read this one yet. 🌺


Brandice Kathleen wrote: "Lovely review, Brandice. So glad that you loved the book. I haven't read this one yet. 🌺"

Thanks Kathleen, such an interesting story!


Debbie W. Well said, Brandice! Such an eye-opening memoir! It's still quite the memorable read for me.


Canadian Jen This was a terrific memoir! Glad it had the same impact for you, Brandice


Brandice Debbie wrote: "Well said, Brandice! Such an eye-opening memoir! It's still quite the memorable read for me."

Thanks Debbie, it has continued to stick with me too!

Canadian Jen wrote: "This was a terrific memoir! Glad it had the same impact for you, Brandice"

Thanks, Jen!


message 15: by Stacey (new)

Stacey Great review, Brandice! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one. 😊


Brandice Stacey wrote: "Great review, Brandice! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one. 😊"

Thank you, Stacey :)


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