The Glass Castle

This book may have been difficult to read at times, but I can most certainly appreciate the author's willingness to present her life story in such an honest way - highs, and lows, and everything in-between. It is hard to imagine myself in her shoes, growing up in the environment she did, and yet this was her reality. There are children who grew up in homes full of abuse, neglect, and disappointment, are growing up in these homes, and will be as long as we are living this side of heaven. All the same, the author does not ask the reader for pity and often reminds you of the love she had for her father, regardless of all the ways he hurt and failed her throughout the entirety of her life. It is always so interesting to learn the back stories of people who you would never guess have the upbringing and childhood experiences they did, and this is one such example. I would recommend this book but would say this is not the book to read if you're expecting puppies and rainbows or are looking for a mindless, feel-good read.