Niki M. (nikim) reviewed on 8/19/2010

I really enjoyed this book - Jeannette Walls is a wonderful story teller (although all true - unfortunately!); she has a great sense of humor and writes in such great detail you feel like you are there with the family.
Many friends had recommended the book to me but I had heard different negative things about the book (alcoholism etc) and thought it wouldnt be up my alley- HOWEVER, it is written so well it really makes you laugh at certain times and does not feel like a big downer to pick up - in fact I found it so compelling that I couldnt put it down.
Her dedication says it all "To John, for convincing me that everyone who is interesting has a past" and then.. " I can never adequately thank my husband who persuaded me it was time to tell my story and then pulled it out of me."
ENJOY!

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