Walls, Jeannette

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Beloved by book groups, former columnist Jeannette Walls achieved tremendous popular and critical acclaim with her memoir The Glass Castle. In this and in her follow-up novel Half Broke Horses, based on her grandmother's life, Walls spins captivating stories that manage to sustain a dogged optimism despite the uncommonly difficult life circumstances faced by her characters. With lovely prose, unforgettable protagonists, and detailed settings, Walls gracefully explores the lives of strong-willed characters -- herself among them -- and the challenges of poverty. Start with: The Glass Castle (nonfiction); Half Broke Horses (fiction)
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Walls, Jeannette
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Beloved by book groups, former columnist Jeannette Walls achieved tremendous popular and critical acclaim with her memoir The Glass Castle. In this and in her follow-up novel Half Broke Horses, based on her grandmother's life, Walls spins captivating stories that manage to sustain a dogged optimism despite the uncommonly difficult life circumstances faced by her characters. With lovely prose, unforgettable protagonists, and detailed settings, Walls gracefully explores the lives of strong-willed characters -- herself among them -- and the challenges of poverty. Start with: The Glass Castle (nonfiction); Half Broke Horses (fiction)
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