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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
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‘Years from now, when all the junk they got is broken and long forgotten, you'll still have your stars.�

The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir that grips the reader from the very first page. Walls invites us into her unconventional and often tumultuous childhood, where she and her siblings navigated poverty, instability, and the unpredictable whims of their brilliant yet deeply flawed parents. With searing honesty and poignant reflection, Walls paints a vivid portrait of her upbringing, from their nomadic lifestyle to the chaos and contradictions within their family dynamic.

Through it all, Walls emerges as a resilient and insightful narrator, grappling with her conflicting feelings of love, anger, and forgiveness towards her parents. The Glass Castle is a testament to the human capacity for resilience and redemption, as Walls ultimately finds strength and solace in confronting her past.

With its raw emotion and compelling storytelling, this memoir is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of the human spirit. Whether you're drawn to tales of triumph over adversity or simply seeking a deeply moving and thought-provoking read, The Glass Castle is an unforgettable journey that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

Highly Recommend.

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Reading Progress

October 18, 2012 – Shelved
September 9, 2023 – Started Reading
September 9, 2023 –
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September 10, 2023 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Suz (new) - rated it 5 stars

Suz Yes! Love your review, Rebecca.


Rebecca Suz wrote: "Yes! Love your review, Rebecca."

Thank you so much Suz! 💖💖


Stacey B Very nice review Rebecca.


message 4: by Tracy P. (new)

Tracy  P. Amazing review, Rebecca! ♥︎


Rebecca Stacey B wrote: "Very nice review Rebecca."

Thank you Stacey! 💖💖


Rebecca Tracy wrote: "Amazing review, Rebecca! ♥︎"

Thank you Tracy! 💖💖


message 7: by Rowan (new)

Rowan MacDonald An excellent review, Rebecca 💖 This sounds like a powerful memoir.


Rebecca Rowan wrote: "An excellent review, Rebecca 💖 This sounds like a powerful memoir."

Thank you Rowan! Definitely one of the better ones I have read 💖💖


Constantine I love this book! So glad you enjoyed it too, Rebecca. The movie adaptation is nice, but not as intense as the book. I'd also recommend "Educated" by Tara Westover if you have not read it yet.
Fantastic review!


Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile Outstanding review, Rebecca! :)


Chris Lee (away) Stunning review, Rebecca! :)


Rebecca Constantine wrote: "I love this book! So glad you enjoyed it too, Rebecca. The movie adaptation is nice, but not as intense as the book. I'd also recommend "Educated" by Tara Westover if you have not read it yet.
Fant..."


Thank you Constantine! I wasn't aware this was made into a film. I'll be sure to look it up. I was so enthralled reading this book! I have heard of Educated, but haven't read it. I'll add it to my list! 💖💖


Rebecca Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile)- Lots of catching wrote: "Outstanding review, Rebecca! :)"

Thank you Sujoya! 💖💖


Rebecca Chris Lee wrote: "Stunning review, Rebecca! :)"

Thank you Chris! 💖💖


message 15: by Catherine (new)

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( Wonderful review, Rebecca! 💗


Rebecca Catherine wrote: "Wonderful review, Rebecca! 💗"

Thank you Catherine! 😍💖


message 17: by Nika (new)

Nika Terrific review, Rebecca! You make this memoir sound really amazing!


Rebecca Nika wrote: "Terrific review, Rebecca! You make this memoir sound really amazing!"

Thank you Nika! It's a fantastic memoir, I highly recommend it! 💖💖


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Bharath Excellent review Rebecca. Look forward to reading this.


Rebecca Bharath wrote: "Excellent review Rebecca. Look forward to reading this."

Thank you Bharath! I hope you enjoy! 💖💖


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