book discussion

topic: great book

(showing 1-9 of 9)
newest »
dateDown_arrow

message 1: by olivia
03/22/2007 06:10AM

Nophoto-f-25x33 I just finished this book and loved it. It is similiar in a way to Angela's Ashes, which I also loved.

It's amazing how both Frank McCourt and Jeanette Walls have become who they are today with what that had to deal with as children.

flag abuse *

message 2: by Meredith
03/22/2007 01:35PM

35340 I recently read this book. It was very good. I have not read Angela's Ashes so I cannot speak to the similarities between the two. As I was reading this I was reminded of Bastard Out of Carolina. Dorothy Allison also fits that category of an extraordinary person who overcame a harsh childhood.

Jeannette Walls writes with amazing compassion for her family. People who have survived less haven't come out of it with such grace.

flag abuse *

message 3: by margueya
03/26/2007 07:26PM

Nophoto-u-25x33 I have had several students read this book as well as friends and family. It is moving, profound, an amazing read and ultimately uplifting in a surprising and meaningful way.

flag abuse *

message 4: by Joy
03/29/2007 02:33PM

34244 I really enjoyed this book--however I was underwhelmed with Frank McCourt's memoirs.

flag abuse *

message 5: by Rosa
04/05/2007 12:50PM

Nophoto-u-25x33 I've read both Angela's Ashes and Glass Castle (will be reading Bastard out of Carolina soon I hope). And I did see the simiarities between the books...though Angela's Ashes seemed to grab and hold my attention better than Castle did. Both are extraordinary writers and story tellers.

flag abuse *

message 6: by Clare
04/08/2007 03:51PM

53568 What I found really amazing about this book is the completely non-judgemental way Jeannette Walls told the story. I also thought it was a beautifully written book.

flag abuse *

message 7: by Tiffany
04/20/2007 06:54PM

62463 This was a great read. Really makes you appreciate what you have. I passed it on to my mother to read.

flag abuse *

message 8: by Diane
09/25/2007 03:43PM

143168 My book club read it, and now it is on my Favorites shelf. In spite of the childhood Jeanette Walls had, she was able to tell her story in a tasteful manner (unlike Running With Scissors which i found cheap and tasteless and couldn't even get throught it). No matter how "off" her parents were, and in spite of the life they led and the squalor in which they lived, they never deserted their children....this book was unforgettable.


flag abuse *

message 9: by Kathy
01/11/2008 08:06AM

Nophoto-f-25x33 I agree completely.

flag abuse *





all discussions on this book »
all book discussions »
post a new topic »

subscribe to this topic