The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Wall

My bookclub discussed this title. It starts in the 90's and then the story turns to the author retelling her childhood from 3 years to 17 years under the influence of mentally ill yet genius parents. The ugly episodes of neglect and poverty and refusal to take responsiblity are dramatic. It made for an excellent conversation between 23 women whose opinions ranged from compassion to disbelief and disgust.