The Glass Castle is a memoir by Jeannette Walls, recounting her unconventional and nomadic upbringing with her dysfunctional family. Walls' parents were eccentric and often neglectful, leading her and her siblings to fend for themselves. Despite the hardships, Walls finds strength and resilience in her pursuit of education and a better life. The Glass Castle is a captivating and moving memoir that explores themes of family, resilience, and the power of determination.