pickThe Glass Castle is a memoir by Jeanette Walls that focuses on her family (specifically her dad and mom), and her childhood “adventures“ so to speak. I'm this memoir, we see Jeannette and her siblings learn to take on the labors of their dysfunctional/irresponsible parents in order to chase their fathers dream of finding a Glass Castle.
If you love books that tap into the vivid imagery of a characters experiences, this book does more than suffice.
Jasonator This book had a perfect blend of charm and chaos that allows you to truly visualize the tribulations Jeannete and her siblings had to endure from their parents (Rex Walls and Rose Mary). From burning herself at three, to being flung out of a car by her own farther, Jeannette has gone through more than what most children would ever experience as a child. Furthermore, these experiences indirectly shaped a fierce warrior of a child such as Jeannette. 2y
Jasonator This drives home the theme of pererverance and resilience in this book. As we read, we are sent on a mental rollercoaster of emotions; pain, glee, detest, and optimism, brought from the egregious events confronted by Jeannete and her siblings in order to survive in the world their dad created. The resilience (or as some may say “childhood obliviance“) creates hope and optimism for a better days to come which should be emulated by us, the readers. 2y
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