The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Alex Awards (Awards))

by Jeannette Walls | Nonfiction |
ISBN: 0743247531 Global Overview for this book
Registered by princess-peapod of San Luis Obispo, California USA on 2/5/2009
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Journal Entry 1 by princess-peapod from San Luis Obispo, California USA on Thursday, February 5, 2009
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depressing, but amazing story! A memoir of a family dealing with drugs, alcohol and homelessness who manage to survive in the face of some very hard times.

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Journal Entry 2 by princess-peapod at San Luis Obispo, California USA on Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Released 12 yrs ago (8/24/2011 UTC) at San Luis Obispo, California USA

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I LOVED this book, have read it three times and passed along to various friends. This is a copy I bought just beacuse and am now it is being mailed to a PaperBackSwap.com member in NJ to read and enjoy!


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