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My Take
Jeannette Walls earns my deep respect for the sheer nerve of The Glass Castle. Turning a chaotic, nomadic childhood into a memoir that lived on the bestseller list for over four hundred weeks takes more than talent; it takes the courage to expose your own wounds without self-pity. Her years as a gossip columnist sharpened an ear for human contradiction that clearly fed her own storytelling. What I admire most is the balance she strikes between hard-won intelligence and the strength to find humor in pain. She writes about a difficult past without flinching, and that honesty is what makes her unforgettable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeannette Walls
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャネット・ウォールズ
- Reading
- じゃねっと・うぉーるず
- Born
- April 21, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / journalist / opinion journalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Barnard College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Glass Castle | — | |
| Notable work | Half Broke Horses | — |
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/alilglasscastle
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannette%20Walls
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeannette Walls born?
Born April 21, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Jeannette Walls from?
Jeannette Walls is from Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
What does Jeannette Walls do?
Jeannette Walls works as writer, journalist, opinion journalist.
What is Jeannette Walls known for?
Notable works include The Glass Castle, Half Broke Horses.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.