The Glass Castle

Jeannette Walls recounts her tumultuous upbringing with a brilliant yet troubled father and a free-spirited mother. As her parents' erratic behavior spirals, Jeannette and her siblings learn to fend for themselves. They eventually escape to New York, seeking stability and success, while their parents choose a life of homelessness. This memoir explores the complex bonds of a family marked by love and chaos, challenging readers to question the true meaning of home and family.