The Glass Castle is a memoir of Jeannette Walls by Jeannette Walls of her dysfunctional but uniquely vivacious family. Her father who when is usually drunk is a corrupt and harsh man. Yet when sober he is brilliant, alive, charming, and expands his children’s imaginations not only teaching them stuff school can educate but way beyond like taking on life courageously. Her mother does not like the “burden” of motherly responsibilities and would rather live independently. Yet had such a loving, free spirit, and loathing the idea of a domestic life. Growing up constantly moving around, the Walls children constantly had to mature on their own. They were truly independent, only taking care of each other with necessities, as siblings would do, but parents should be doing. Each kid had to go through such tough and disturbing times that no child should have to go through. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Walls struggling to feed, cloth, bathe, and educate their children on a regular basis. Once they grew up, the children found a way to make a living out of themselves, without being stuck with the homeless and constantly on the run lifestyle. Even though the Walls children moved on into the city, the parents did follow them, but choosing to stay homeless. From Jeannette’s hard told adventures growing up, to the situations put after living on her own, her masterpiece of a memoir can truly relate to many families out there. Even if they are not in as severe situations as the Walls had it, the basic family story remains the same throughout everyone’s life. Reading this book not only makes one appreciate his or her own family, but see that there is always hope for anyone no matter what situation.
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