The Glass Castle The book, The Glass Castle, is a memoir written by Jeanette Walls. It is about her life and family while they struggle to find their place in the world. Throughout the book, Jeanette and her family are frequently doing the “skedaddle” and moving all around the United States. When they finally settle in Welch, West Virginia, her family faces many problems. Not only is her family poor, but also her father, Rex Walls, is a thrill-seeking alcoholic who does the worst job of taking care of his family. Her mother, Rose Mary Walls, lives in her own world, and like Rex Walls, hardly takes care of her children. Despite the evident fact that Jeanette Walls’ parents are unlikeable, there are times when they are each redeeming. Jeanette’s
