pickThe Glass Castle is about a girl named Jeannette Walls who has a difficult family life. Her and her siblings experience neglect, abuse, sexual abuse, etc. The book discuses the importance of family and forgiveness. Rex and Rose Mary Walls experienced abuse as children which then lead the children into receiving the same type of abuse. The second half of the book is based on Jeannette Walls living in the desert which was very intriguing to her.
Maude.Pariseau Her earliest memory was being on fire. At the age of three she was making herself hot dogs when her dress caught on fire. In teaching her children to be self-efficient, the kids are often in danger of hurting themselves. Life in the desert comes to an end when Rex‘s alcoholism get worse and the family runs out of funding. Rose Mary encourages the family to move to Welsh, where Rex is from, with hopes to get help from family. 3y
Maude.Pariseau Much of Rex's issues stem from childhood abuse which is the reason he did not want to move back to his hometown. (edited) 3y
Maude.Pariseau If you like books that discuss alcoholism and childhood neglect you should consider reading this book. 3y
Maude.Pariseau Jeannette Walls narrates in the first person point of view. Through her first person point of view she gives a descriptive version of her emotions and themes of her childhood from an analysis of her adult self. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Maude, thank you for the review! 6/6 3y
