Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls is an American author known for her memoirs and narrative non-fiction. Her notable works include "The Glass Castle," which recounts her unconventional upbringing, and "Half Broke Horses," a true-life novel based on her grandmother's life. Walls' writing often explores themes of resilience and family dynamics.

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Books by Jeannette Walls

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The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls
4.3 (903k) average on GoodreadsBiography
Jeannette Walls's memoir describes her unusual childhood with brilliant, free-spirited parents whose poverty-stricken life shaped her independence and love despite family problems.
Half Broke Horses
Jeannette Walls
4.1 (141k) average on GoodreadsBiography
At six, Lily Casey Smith broke wild horses; later, she piloted planes and managed a large Arizona ranch. Her life showed grit, resourcefulness, and a spirit that met every frontier challenge and personal tragedy.