The Glass Castle: A Memoir

by Jeannette Walls | Biographies & Memoirs |
ISBN: 074324754x Global Overview for this book
Registered by uppity of Chilliwack, British Columbia Canada on 1/14/2008
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Journal Entry 1 by uppity from Chilliwack, British Columbia Canada on Monday, January 14, 2008
Winner of a Christopher Award,Books for a Better Life Award and New York Times most notable book.
Received from Linda King.


Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary Walls had four children. In the beginning, they lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and above all, how to embrace life fearlessly. Rose Mary, who painted and wrote and couldn't stand the responsibility of providing for her family, called herself an "excitement addict." Cooking a meal that would be consumed in fifteen minutes had no appeal when she could make a painting that might last forever.

Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.

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Released 16 yrs ago (2/5/2008 UTC) at Underground parking lot .Town Core in Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada

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Journal Entry 3 by wingAnonymousFinderwing on Saturday, February 9, 2008
found book in maple ridge office tower. have already read book. will be releasing it soon.

CAUGHT IN MAPLE RIDGE BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA

Journal Entry 4 by diva-reda on Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Caught the book on the ticket dispensing machine, office tower, Maple Ridge about 5 weeks ago. Loved the book, amazing story. Released it today by giving it to a friend who is travelling to Cuba on holdiay next week. Who knows where she may leave it!

Journal Entry 5 by wingAnonymousFinderwing on Saturday, July 19, 2008
None.

CAUGHT IN MAPLE RIDGE BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA

Journal Entry 6 by wingAnonymousFinderwing on Saturday, August 9, 2008
Havn't actually started the book! Dolt. But on my to do list LOL. I got the book while on holiday visiting family in Maple Ridge. The book is now in New Zealand! Wahoo :)

CAUGHT IN MALPLE RIDGE VANCOUVER CANADA

Journal Entry 7 by wingAnonymousFinderwing on Saturday, November 29, 2008
Nice quick easy read. Good Book. Got the book from my daughter who brought the book back from Canada :)

CAUGHT IN MOTUEKA, GIVED TO ME BY MY DAUGHTER TASMAN NEW ZEALAND

Journal Entry 8 by wingAnonymousFinderwing on Saturday, August 29, 2009
Passed on to me by work colleague...it will soon be on its journey again

CAUGHT IN NELSON NEW ZEALAND

Journal Entry 9 by wingAnonymousFinderwing on Sunday, May 23, 2010
Really enjoyed book - Has been read by six family members. Will now pass it on to a friend and start it travelling again.

CAUGHT IN GREYMOUTH WEST COAST NEW ZEALAND

Journal Entry 10 by wingAnonymousFinderwing at Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Tuesday, June 8, 2010
I enjoyed this book - the challenges the children faced and 3 out of 4 did well in their lives despite the harsh poverty stricken lifestyle they lead. They also continued to support their parents as best they could which is amazing - good on Jeannette - what courage she showed - I am pleased she is happy and successful

Journal Entry 11 by wingAnonymousFinderwing at Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Tuesday, June 8, 2010
I have passed this book to a friend in Greymouth who will then pass it on

Journal Entry 12 by uppity at Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Dear anonymous finders.
it is wonderful to hear that the book is travelling in New Zealand and that you're all taking the time to journal it. Thank you so much and happy reading. I'm glad you're all enjoying the book.

Journal Entry 13 by wingAnonymousFinderwing at Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Saturday, September 18, 2010
Great book, the resilience of they kids was amazing

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