Glass Castle

This book became one of my favorites within the first 50 pages. It is incredibly well written, raw, and thought provoking. You will never have such a love-hate with her family, the way she was raised, and with her situation. Everything in this story plays on extremes! You are going to be frustrated beyond belief with so much of the on-goings but the Walls family always brings you back with a sliver of hope. This book is an emotional rollercoaster as you find that your roots are your roots. There are take aways from every upbringing and things to be learned in even the most unconventional of life styles. The fact that these kids made something of themselves is a perseverance story in itself. Feelings from intense anger to awe and inspiration will sweep through you every 5 pages. The book is fast paced and is one of the hardest to put down. I give this book 5 stars and I advise that everyone read it. Gives a great deal of perspective to your life and sheds some light on making the best of your situation in life and really taking the most you can out of your life. I will also say that the movies is INCREDIBLE! One of the greatest acting performances I have seen in awhile in the depiction of Rex Walls.

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