While I was working on my rugs a few nights ago The Glass Castle came up in my included with Prime movies on Amazon and I totally freaked out and hit the play button immediately.
I can’t remember when I first read The Glass Castle but I do remember reading it cover to cover in less than two days…. and then reading it again just in case I missed anything the first time around. Author Jeanette Walls’ story about growing up in her totally eccentric and dysfunctional family was too good to put down, it was that fascinating.
In my opinion, the book is better than the movie, {which is almost ALWAYS the case!} BUT I thought the movie was very well made and the acting was spot on and totally recommend watching it. In fact, I might even watch it a second time. 😉
Let me know what you think if you decide to watch it–or if you have already seen it.
Peace out Girl Scouts & have yourself a great weekend,
~Mavis
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Julia says
I also love the book. I’ve been waiting till I could watch the movie for free so this will be on my weekend to do list!
Bren says
Wow! Thanks for the heads up…I don’t check the prime movies nearly as often as I should. I’ve been wanting to see this one for some time.
Lauralli says
I did really like the book but I kept thinking “if one more bad things happens to her I’m not going to be able to keep reading” so I don’t know if I could take the movie. If you haven’t read Half Broke Horses also by Jeanette Walls you should. It’s the story of her grandmother’s life. You’d definitely like her spirit!
Mavis Butterfield says
I felt like the movie had less “bad things” in it than the book. I totally recommend the movie.
Staci says
Love the book, and yes the precursor is a must read too. It’s different but you make a lot of connections. I love reading about other people’s lives and how a person gets to where they are in life – what makes a person tick.
Stephanie says
OMG, this is on Prime?!?!!??? With The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society being on Netflix, and now this, and I still have to finish the latest season of Orange is the New Black… I’m more than full up on Things To Watch!!!! ACK!!!
But seriously, thank you! I wanted to see this but somehow never got around to it, thanks for letting us know!!!
Joyce says
Ok, this is more of a question. I need to know if I can use the Premium Fruit Pectin for the freezer jam? I can’t find the Real Fruit Instant Pectin.Please let me know as soon as you can. I got everything everything else & I was so looking forward to making it. Thanks, Joyce
Linda says
Silver Spur is another don’t miss Jeannette Walls book. I love this author! Thanks, Mavis!
Debbie - MountainMama says
OMG I totally loved that book, I’m so excited to watch the movie!!!!! I’m finishing The Woman in the Window right now – what an amazing book that is also!!