Cheryl O. (chezzao) reviewed on 5/1/2007 + 2 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This is a powerful memoir that my book club read a little while back. It's the story of a family that's about as dysfunctional as they come. Jeannette Walls tells the story of her and her siblings nomadic childhood led by the whimes of her parents Rex and Rose Mary. It's a touching and somewhat disturbing story where the roles of the parents and children are often reversed. At times the parents are so loving, and attentive and other time you can't believe their selfishness. I found myself both hating and loving the Wall family through out the book. It's a story about dealing with the hardships you're dealt and remaining a family despite it all.

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