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Jeannette Walls

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Born
in Phoenix, Arizona, The United States
Genre
Biographies & Memoirs

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September 2022


Jeannette Walls is a writer and journalist.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she graduated with honors from Barnard College, the women's college affiliated with Columbia University. She published a bestselling memoir, The Glass Castle, in 2005. The book was adapted into a film and released to theaters in August, 2017. ...more

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Feb 07, 2023 05:38PM
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“Things usually work out in the end."
"What if they don't?"
"That just means you haven't come to the end yet.”
― Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle
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“When people kill themselves, they think they're ending the pain, but all they're doing is passing it on to those they leave behind.”
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“You should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies. Everyone has something good about them. You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that.”
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message 4: by asiya | アセヤ (free palestine)
May 21, 2024 11:27PM

asiya | アセヤ (free palestine) Hello, Ms. Jeannette!!
Thanks for excepting my buddy request long ago. <3
I loved your book The Glass Castle SO MUCH, I can't wait to read your other stuff!!
Love you, bye. 🥹


message 3: by Tyler
Mar 28, 2023 07:52AM

Tyler G. Warne Congratulations on your new release. Your message definitely rings a bell in my heart. I hope you have a great time sharing your book with your fans and friends.


message 2: by Jeannette
Dec 25, 2022 08:37AM

Jeannette Walls Thank you, Tyler! Really appreciate it.


message 1: by Tyler
Dec 24, 2022 10:06PM

Tyler G. Warne I just bought my first copy of The Glass Castle. Also, I am planning on buying your other books. Definitely, great stories that people need to understand.


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