The Glass Castle; A Memoir

The Glass Castle: A Memoir of Resilience, Love, and Survival

The #1 New York Times Bestseller from the author of Hang the Moon—a captivating, one-of-a-kind memoir that Entertainment Weekly calls “nothing short of spectacular.”

A powerful story of resilience and redemption, The Glass Castle offers an unflinching yet deeply moving portrait of a family both wildly dysfunctional and fiercely loving.

Jeannette Walls grew up in a world of contradictions. Her father, brilliant and charismatic, filled her childhood with wonder, teaching her about physics, geology, and the beauty of living fearlessly. But when he drank, he became reckless and destructive. Her mother, an artistic free spirit, rejected traditional responsibilities, leaving her children to fend for themselves.

Despite the chaos, the Walls children learned to survive on their own, relying on each other for food, shelter, and protection. Eventually, they made their way to New York, forging their own paths to success—even as their parents chose a life of homelessness rather than conform to societal expectations.

Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Glass Castle is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring bonds of family.

This unforgettable memoir was adapted into a 2017 major motion picture starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, and Naomi Watts.