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| The Glass Castle: A Memoir | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeannette Walls
Publisher: Scribner
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (1160 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1423
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 074324754X
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.82092
EAN: 9780743247542
ASIN: 074324754X
Publication Date: January 9, 2006
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 Great book December 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was given to me by a friend and I strongly recommend it. It holds your interest and has many unexpected events. I have putchased at least 5 copies for friends who have all loved it. Enjoy.
You can't put it down... December 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't know why this story is not a movie. It is an extraordinary tale--harrowing and funny. Poignant and sad, but all the while, riveting. I am not a fast reader and I couldn't put it down.
Painful story; easy reading December 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though their parents loved and educated them, the children were raised in miserable circumstances. Dad's an alcoholic, and mom is lazy and self-centered. It's a wonder they all lived through it. It's not a topic I seek out and only read the book because someone insisted I buy and read it.
The book draws you in from the beginning, and it is highly readable. The writing style is secondary to the story. You never have to go back to clarify what you just read. The story just streams along. I like the small chapters too. Makes it easy to pick up and put down.
I'm surprised the author and siblings retained a relationship with their parents after they were raised in such a careless, neglectful way. There didn't seem to be much resentment towards the parents. That seems odd to me.
 Makes for a great book club discussion December 16, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book provides much fodder for discussion: neglect, alcoholism, poverty, social programs in America, how some people can rise above adversity while others can't, etc. It's also a fast read that holds your interest.
While this is ultimately a tale of success after a childhood of neglect and poverty, the story just doesn't seem all that bad when compared to stories in the news lately from the U.S. and around the world. These children were not abused; they were neglected by caring, though odd and dysfunctional parents. And there is a happy ending.
You'll Laugh, You'll Cry. December 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"The Glass Castle" is by far one of the best novels I've read in recent years. This book is about family, hardships, embarassment and more. I think anyone could relate to this book, and if you can't, then you can at least empathize with the characters. Each character has amazing qualities that you'll admire. The stories will break your heart. And what's best is that it's a work of non-fiction. I'd love to read more books like this one.
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