A Goodreads user asked this question about The Glass Castle:
why is it named a glass castle anyways? it doesnt have anything to do with the book! now i get what the saying "dont judge a book by its cover" means!
Izabella The dad kept promising to build them a glass castle. The title reflects how her parents always fell through with their promises and their personalitie…moreThe dad kept promising to build them a glass castle. The title reflects how her parents always fell through with their promises and their personalities. The mother was selfish while the dad was a moron. The Glass Castle reflects how her dream changes as her life progresses and how her dreams changes and builds. A great book and a perfect title.(less)
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by Jeannette Walls (Goodreads Author)
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