The glass castle : a memoir
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New York : Scribner, ©2005.
Physical Desc
288 pages ; 24 cm
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Location | Call Number | Note | Status | Due Date |
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Barnard Library - Biography | LX B Walls | On Shelf | ||
Courtland Community Library | B Walls | On Shelf | ||
Downs Carnegie Library - REFERENCE | B Walls, Jeannette | On Shelf | ||
Formoso Public Library | 362.82 Walls | On Shelf | ||
Glasco City Library | NON FIC-Walls | On Shelf |
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Autobiography.
Autobiography.
Child of Impaired Parents.
Children of alcoholics -- Biography.
Family Relations.
Homeless persons -- New York (N.Y.)
Homeless persons -- New York (State) -- New York -- Family relationships.
Poor -- Welch (W. Va.) -- Biography.
Problem families -- Case studies.
United States.
Walls, Jeannette
Walls, Jeannette.
Young adult non-fiction.
Autobiography.
Child of Impaired Parents.
Children of alcoholics -- Biography.
Family Relations.
Homeless persons -- New York (N.Y.)
Homeless persons -- New York (State) -- New York -- Family relationships.
Poor -- Welch (W. Va.) -- Biography.
Problem families -- Case studies.
United States.
Walls, Jeannette
Walls, Jeannette.
Young adult non-fiction.
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Published
New York : Scribner, ©2005.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 5.9, 12 Points
Level 5.9, 12 Points
Notes
Description
Journalist Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary and their four children lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his children's imagination, teaching them how to embrace life fearlessly. Rose Mary painted and wrote and couldn't stand the responsibility of providing for her family. When the money ran out, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town Rex had tried to escape. As the dysfunction escalated, the children had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they found the resources and will to leave home. Yet Walls describes her parents with deep affection in this tale of unconditional love in a family that, despite its profound flaws, gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life.--From publisher description.
Awards
Books for a Better Life Inspirational Memoir, 2005.
Awards
ALA Notable Books, 2006.
Awards
Alex Awards, 2006.
Awards
Christopher Awards, 2006.
Awards
Book Sense Book of the Year Award Honor Book, 2006.
Awards
Green Mountain Book Award Nominee, 2008.
Awards
Evergreen Young Adult Book Award Nominee, 2008.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walls, J. (2005). The glass castle: a memoir . Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walls, Jeannette. 2005. The Glass Castle: A Memoir. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walls, Jeannette. The Glass Castle: A Memoir Scribner, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walls, Jeannette. The Glass Castle: A Memoir Scribner, 2005.
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