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A heartbreaking and frustrating memoir, and yet I liked it. In fact, I was totally engrossed; the writing really pulled me in. This is a book about two parents who are, in essence, neglecting their children -- but almost as a choice, as though they are using their neglect to teach them to "make it" in the world. You can't help but feel for the characters (even the ones you hate -- I guess that's how the author felt, too). There's quite a bit of swearing (I noticed it more in the first half of th
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The Glass Castle relates extraordinary events in the life of Walls which at some point sound simply unbelievable, but that's not my biggest gripe. While reading this book I was reminded of a little kid, who's been asked to keep a secret but can't hold it in her tummy anymore and ends up prattling it off to strangers eventually, without pausing for breath. That's exactly how The Glass Castle reads, at an unnatural speed and without any breaks to let the author's feeling, thoughts, or emotions cre
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This memoir of Jeannette Walls childhood is an engrossing, quick read, with stories told in manageable short anecdotes, which made it a great book for me since I have so little time to read! Her stories made me extremely angry at times--her father had the ability to teach his children about astronomy and other topics, but was usually drunk and dishonest. Her mother was self-absorbed and neglectful in taking care of her kids. Yet the author helps us see the family bond that still somehow survives
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A compelling read, had a hard time putting it down, all the while wanting to punch these parents flat in the face for their selfish ways. Also, thankful to have always been in a stable home ...
An endearing story of a girl who grows up in poverty with interesting parents and life stories. I enjoyed it and it inspired me to try to remember incidents from my past and write them down for posterity or entertainment value (:
I'm really glad I read Half Broke Horses FIRST. This is a much sadder book, although I am glad I got to learn more about the author.
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