I loved this book, couldn't put it down. It had been on my 'to read' for a long time, finally got around to it and glad I did. Although it was sad to read about someone having such a hard childhood, I just couldn't put it down. Even still, there were many moments of love and happiness sprinkled throughout a life with a truly disfunctional family. It really got me thinking about what kind of parent I am, how my actions effect my children, that we shouldn't judge someone until you've walked in their shoes, to always remember not everyone was raised right, there are reasons people have big struggles such as alcoholism. To be more empithetic and most importantly about forgiveness. For those of you who had a tough childhood...this will blow yours out of the water. Jeannette Walls later wrote a novel called Half Broke Horses, based on her grandmother who lived here in Phoenix. She claims her life was even more interesting (which seems hard to believe). The one thing that I couldn't help but wonder throughout the entire read of The Glass Castle, was how did the author remember things so vividly at age three? Also, how did she remember so many details of her childhood? Maybe she has an amazing memory, or maybe she filled in blank spots with a little fiction, but either way it's a GREAT read!

It does have some language because of her alcoholic father, but if you can look past that you'll love it.