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Jul 24, 2019
I really enjoyed reading Jeanette Wall’s memoir, The Glass Castle. Walls was a fantastic storyteller, allowing her readers to experience her childhood the way she did. While her story was her own, the journey she embarked on provided a new look into poverty, family, and the resilience of an individual. I really appreciated the manner in which Walls described her experience. Despite her childhood being made up of disappointment, instability, and hardship, Wall’s portrayed her life without demonstrating self-pity or regret. I liked that she demonstrated the complexity of human relationships and love. The story was funny, sad, exciting, and sometimes difficult to stomach. Although, it was overall one of the best books I’ve ever read and a must read for every person. Emily, grade 12, of the Yorba Linda Teen Book Bloggers