The Glass Castle

sheldon_rapoza shared a tip "I waited to long to read this. Reminds me a lot of Educated (although this came out long before). It’s really rare to have a memoir be such an incredible story but also a masterpiece of writing. It’s like she was meant to tell her story. Always inspiring to see people like her and her siblings overcome all odds."

corinne_d shared a tip "I loved this book. It really gives you a perspective of how lucky you may be. It’s a story of a father’s many false promises and children being put in constant danger, but the family is still loving and still there for each other. A moving story of how a woman brought herself out of a bad situation along with her siblings."

debby_owens shared a tip "This book blew me away. It really opened my eyes to mental health and how if affects an entire family. Truly one of the best books I’ve read this year!"

char_allen shared a tip "If you think life is tough, this is an amazing story of perseverance through difficultly and against the odds. Beautifully written and a page turning story"

tesa_martin shared a tip "If you have struggled with poverty and/or addict parents during your childhood, this is the book for you. Beautifully written, moved smoothly and truest captures the conflict between you, the world, and your family."

kristen_9069 shared a tip "You cannot help but become immersed in the life of Jeannette and her family; she conveys the story of her life so intricately and beautifully."

xvsaitov shared a tip "One of the most memorable books I have EVER read. Jeannette is a gem and makes this book complete. I cant describe about what I feel about this book. Just a Rollercoaster. But nothing negative😇 MUST MUST READ! #masterpiece"

rabidtinytot shared a tip "Amazing book! Written from a very interesting perspective with a lot of captivating details. Absolutely a book I wish I could read for the first time again."

ali_cady shared a tip "It was an interesting book that kept me at the edge of my seat. I was also to personally connect with the book. I would recommend this to someone that enjoys to dive into a piece of deep and meaningful literature."

jadeaveryyy shared a tip "just finished reading— the tragedy of Jeannette’s childhood is underscored by her comedic voice and her larger-than-life portrait of her father. The images she draws of poor America is complex and raw— a mesmerizing melody of tragedy and optimism."

imaloserwhataboutyou shared a tip "This book is beautiful. It gets to you. Hard. I can't say anything other than. Read it. It's worth all the time and more it'll take to read."

rubber_ducky_6172 shared a tip "This is my number one book of all time! Wouldn’t recommend for kids/teens as there are a few heavy topics and mature content, but still an incredible book!! #alltimefavorite"

mary_rose_8295 shared a tip "This memoir really opened my eyes to how lifestyles differ so significantly between people who don’t live all that far away. It also was perplexing, and offered a very different perspective on nonconformity."

julie_walsh shared a tip "I've read it twice, but not recently. I believe it was a good ending. It's one of my very favorite books. You could start with Half Broke Horses, it's the story of her mother's upbringing."

hannahskelso shared a tip "read this in english class. absolutely heartbreaking autobiography but truly showed me the importance of showing kindness to others. thank you jeannette walls for telling your story and for teaching us all."

eva_fitzgerald shared a tip "Love this author!! Amazing writer, and this book is a true story about her life. You won’t be able to put it down! I’m about to read Half Broke Horses."

emily_rivaux shared a tip "I wasn't terribly happy at all. I really wanted her to get away from her parents completely, but that could be my own experience speaking. It was tough!"

madison_garcia_8029 shared a tip "a wonderful book with great character development. great for a more mature audience but has trigger warning involving r*pe, violence, d*mestic abuse, and a broken household."

heather_hodgin shared a tip "Excellent writer, fascinating story. Insightful about family dynamics, awareness of dysfunction passing down to the next generation. Realistic but also dreamy and idealistic, The Glass Castle resonated deeply with me."

nyna_giles_nyna_gil shared a tip "I have just been updating my profile. Added my favorites! I read a lot of memoirs and mental health related books while on my journey to write my own book, The Bridesmaid’s Daughter. People who like The Glass Castle will most likely be interested in my book. My most recent favorite is American Daughter."

shelbyalewis shared a tip "It’s one of my all-time favorites!!! I have a whole shelf of favorite books in my room and The Glass Castle is the one I’ve recommended the most lately."

j.hush shared a tip "In the midst of reading The Collected Schizophrenia’s, and The Celestial Prophecy. Very different in terms of Genre, but a similar writing style 😁"

harmoni_rusin shared a tip "One of my all time favorite books. A beautiful memoir about rising above childhood trauma and becoming successful instead of being held back by her leeching parents."

courtney_wales shared a tip "Loved it. Books that remind me of this are Educated as others mentioned, and Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt, I highly recommend both"

jessica_hellenbrand shared a tip "It’s very well written and as a memoir I think the author does a good job of keeping the details smooth. Also, there is a plot twist at the end that I was not expecting."

yaya_poppop shared a tip "I think so yes and plus it is her true story. After you read this, read Half Broke Horses. It will tell alot about why things were the way they were in the first book. Let me know how you like them."

lacee_leverett shared a tip "Great true story. I read it because it sounded good and then years later I had to read it again for a college English class. That was great because it's a great book."

wendy_mclaughlin shared a tip "No I haven't read any more by the author. I don't know if I have one specific favourite part. I really enjoy memoirs by women who have gone through tough times resulting from their parents beliefs and choices as I was damaged by those of my parents. I also really liked Educated? Have you read that one?"

addison_l shared a tip "Absolutely touching story, I loved it and couldn't put it down. Puts perspective on the ways of growing up and how difficult it can be for children of poverty and mental illness."

ashley_knierim shared a tip "Loved loved loved. It reminded me a lot of the book Educated, also great. If anyone has any recommendations similar to either let me know"

tracey_walas shared a tip "I am struggling to find a good new book. I am trying Nicolas sparks two by two. It’s an older one but we will see. I am not huge into mushy books so I am not sure how this one will go. How about you? Any good recommendations?"

rachel_glover_7750 shared a tip "I just finished Angela’s Ashes which has been on my list for a while. I also just read The Orphan Collector and it kept me interested the whole way through."

felicia_burriss shared a tip "I'm currently reading What's Left of Me Is Yours by Stephanie Scott. Mysterious and bittersweet, waiting to find out what happens at the end!!"

kay_fleig shared a tip "I’ve been reading a lot of memoirs - here are some of the best I’ve read lately. 1. Tangled Up In Blue: Policing the American City by Rosa Brooks 2. Jesus, My Father, the CIA & Me by Ian Morgan Cron. 3. Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler 4. Dancing With the Octopus: a Memoir of a Crime by Debra Harding"

jae_darrington shared a tip "I don’t have a favorite part but I liked how Jeannette's challenges made her stronger and gave her a feeling that she could handle any problems."

kyle_-fulton-_ciacc shared a tip "I’m not sure that I do honestly, but I would say this is among the favorites of the books I’ve read! It’s so good and flows very well!"

maggie_8587 shared a tip "Yes! Honestly haven’t read it in a long time, but a beautifully written memoir! Pretty heartbreaking though, so gotta be ready for that"

montanna_cavegn shared a tip "@ellaanderson Yes! It is so amazing. It has great social commentary about hope with unfortunate circumstances. I had to read this for class but I ended up absolutely loving it"

vz_stoeckel shared a tip "I don't know where to begin, this book was recommended to me as the father in this book shared similar traits of my father. I couldn't put this book down, it is a beautiful example of a family's journey with unreliable parenting , mental illness insight , unrealistic dreams and survival. I identified with the children and truly understand their journey. Must read!!"

romy_romy shared a tip "My favorite book is Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. I've read it at different points in my life and ponder different angles every time. It's about the journey, not the destination."

lexie_davis_2778 shared a tip "yes! I love it:) my grandmother recommended it to me a while ago... it was one of the first books I read (on my own) and it started my reading addiction."

elizabeth_brown_681 shared a tip "This year my favorite book has been Where the Crawdads Sing. I'll be honest, I have not done as much reading this year as I would have liked."

sharon_vaughan_4819 shared a tip "Amazing book! I laughed, cried, was very touched and was mad! You’ll go through every emotion reading this book. Read it many years ago but still remember it as if I read it yesterday. I’ve read all of her books and enjoyed them. This is definitely my favourite! Highly recommend it!"

caitlin_obrien_1467 shared a tip "This is probably the book I’ve read the most; I’ve owned it since middle school for a book report and since then, I’ve read it 11 times. It’s a book that’s always able to pull me out of a reading slump. I think the roughness of the writing tells the story perfectly, you’re able to really throw yourself into her experiences."

kaity_nicastri shared a tip "This book is genuinely amazing. The way she illuminates each person in her life and can still show compassion for her parents is astounding"

mercedes_ferdon shared a tip "I relate hardly to this book. The parents in it were mostly sweet characters that tried to enjoy life despite poverty but just didn’t know how to be good parents during their struggle. The kids slowly realize that they can love their parents and still leave their kind of life behind. Love doesn’t mean you have to stay. It’s hard to let go of the people who raised you but sometimes it’s for the best."

matthew_frederick_9751 shared a tip "It is a heartwrenching story of a journey through childhood that can speak to those with tumultuous upbringings. In essence, childhood innocence and lack of experience goes on a collision course with the reality that parents are not perfect and not all people can be good parents at all."

hawathehippie shared a tip "I need a my own copy. Read this in eighth grade. Lori getting glasses and helping lead Jeanette to freedom isn’t lost on me. I have terrible vision."

shelby_7176 shared a tip "Jeannette Walls is an incredible writer. If you’re looking to try out a memoir, I’d definitely recommend. It’s a great and fast read."