The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls was an amazing book. It was one of the greatest memoirs that I have read so far. This story is very moving and emotional. It tells the story of how a family who is poor tries to raise their children. This book is written through the perspective of Jeannette, who is one of the children of Rex and Rose Mary Walls (parents). So, Jeannette has four siblings. One child actually died at birth. But, later on in the story they get another child. The story is basically about how the family runs away from place to place like nomads so that they don't have to pay their bills. So, the children don't go to school because their parents teach them everything. But one day, their money runs out, and they wander their way to West Virginia, a mining town. And Rex Walls, the father does everything he can to escape. So he starts drinking. Then he steals money from the grocery story and disappears for days. As their family escalates, Jeannette has to find a way to support her siblings and find a place a place to stay.
The story is interesting and definitely sad because it shows how their parents don't really show much love for their children. The way their parents just leave and don't come back shows the lack of care they have. I think the most fascinating part is how Jeannette tells her own story in a positive way and how she describes her parents with a positive attitude. This story is definitely moving and I recommend anyone who likes memoirs or nonfictional books to read this one. You will truly love this story!
