false 240126 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle: A Memoir]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173032666m/240126.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173032666s/240126.jpg Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 7445 30 2944133 book 2005 The Glass Castle: A Memoir total:64632|5:25320|4:26047|3:10459|2:2155|1:651| 64632 267126 84059 13016 3275 4.13 65900 13456 2250090 29122 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 61620 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 2 43 false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 22 07:49:07 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 22:20:20 -0800 2009 more...]]> 13082512 810497 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 5 39 true Tue May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Jan 21 14:00:13 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 21 14:02:37 -0800 2008
Jeannette Walls proves in her astounding memoir that bad parenting and abject poverty do not necessarily condemn children to a dismal future of the same. In "The Glass Castle" published in 2005 by Scribner, Walls reveals the intim...more...]]> 21846638 1140580 240126 0743247531 9780743247535 191 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle: A Memoir]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173032666m/240126.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173032666s/240126.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240126.The_Glass_Castle_A_Memoir 4.11 576 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 30 false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu May 08 07:06:25 -0700 2008 Sun Nov 16 11:33:51 -0800 2008 more...]]> 25484906 1266077 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 2 24 false Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Wed Jun 25 18:22:50 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 18:26:24 -0700 2008
"The Glass Castle" is most definitely a page-turner. Without question, the consistently sho...more...]]> 1524990 105031 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 5 16 false Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Tue May 29 16:40:00 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 20:19:53 -0800 2009 Amazon.com review:

"Sometimes people get the lives they want..."

A stunning memoir, hard to put down. Walls is superb with details, a true genius. She is a fine example of a self-made, successful person. But throughout most of the book, I was ...more...]]> 9142539 619057 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 5 24 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Nov 15 05:57:17 -0800 2007 Wed Nov 21 06:13:48 -0800 2007 more...]]> 12306745 773811 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 5 20 false Fri Jan 11 22:45:23 -0800 2008 Sat Jan 12 00:05:50 -0800 2008 more...]]> 1382286 62149 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 12 false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed May 23 06:04:21 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 19:55:58 -0800 2009
Let me backtrack...

In the beginning, the Walls family is always on the run. The father is an alcoholic, who is intelligent, but believes everything upon everything...more...]]> 4231860 224620 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 8 false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Aug 07 17:33:37 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 04:13:13 -0800 2009 more...]]> 7691939 542037 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 5 8 false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Oct 13 21:38:35 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 09 14:34:46 -0800 2009 more...]]> 6318175 153010 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 2 8 false Mon Sep 17 06:27:46 -0700 2007 Wed Sep 19 20:16:00 -0700 2007
It's not that I hated The Glass Castle, it's just that it irritated me with its self-con...more...]]> 2174621 142538 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 5 7 false Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Wed Jun 20 13:03:36 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 22:07:48 -0800 2009
I have no doubt as to why this book was recommended by to me, given my taste for well-written memoirs and my affinity for books like "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," by Betty Smith and "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. This completing engross...more...]]> 26634008 1308973 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 8 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Jul 08 07:18:47 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 08 07:18:47 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2424849 59744 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 2 6 false Tue Jun 26 19:27:22 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 22:49:16 -0800 2009 more...]]> 16542171 663291 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 2 7 false Thu Mar 06 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 27 14:05:08 -0800 2008 Thu Mar 06 14:13:19 -0800 2008 more...]]> 14199797 860794 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 9 false Thu Jan 31 14:56:37 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 31 15:05:50 -0800 2008
Okay, this may be a long one...I knew nothing of this book outside of the title sounding familiar when I picked it up to listen to duri...more...]]> 11692426 520753 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 7 false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Jan 05 04:41:32 -0800 2008 Tue Apr 01 06:26:54 -0700 2008
I planned on writing some light hearted banter about how I would subject my ungrateful kids to this during family reading hour but after having such trouble stomaching what this woman went through, to do so would be completely unwarranted.

And they call thi...more...]]> 5246939 220791 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 4 5 false Tue Aug 28 15:27:28 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 07:30:05 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3879173 78309 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

]]> 2005 2 5 false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Jul 31 19:13:10 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 03:07:23 -0800 2009
There we...more...]]> 18933055 778088 7445 074324754X 9780743247542 12057 <![CDATA[The Glass Castle]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865m/7445.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle 4.13 64632 Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

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