I’m ready to pass this book into someone else to enjoy. After your read the book, I definitely recommend watching the movie. The Glass Castle is a 2005 memoir by American author Jeannette Walls. Walls recounts her dysfunctional and nomadic yet vibrant upbringing, emphasizing her resilience and her father's attempts toward redemption. Author: Jeannette Walls Genres: Memoir, Biography, Autobiography Original language: English Adaptations: The Glass Castle (2017)