The Glass Castle: P1

(From left to right) Brian Walls, Jeannette Walls, Maureen Walls, Lori Walls

When this book first appeared on my kitchen counter, I had no interest in reading it. Little did I know it would be so amazing, I would not be able to put it down until I finished it two days later.

I feel Jeannette's story could capture any young adult's attention. Not only does the story have it's fulfill of adventure and interesting tidbits, but it settles a feeling of hope, despair, and relief over you as you follow Jeannette's words. The whole time I read this book, I felt as if Jeannette should be across from me, staring into a corner as she retold her life story.

Jeannette had a family which was always on the move (or the run, she could say) from the mafia and the mobs going after her drunk, scandal of a father. She grew up in a environment where pain was intolerable, and all of the children learned to fend for themselves. She had two siblings at this time, an older sister named Lori, and a younger brother named Brian (soon, a younger sister named Maureen).

Many people look probably look down on Rex and Rose Mary Walls (Jeannette's parents), and by gosh they are far from good caretakers, but they gave their children something many people lack today. A sense of compassion for others, being thankful and strong, doing something with their lives.