"The Glass Castle" is a memoir by Jeannette Walls that recounts her unconventional and often challenging childhood. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, she was raised by her parents, Rex Walls and Rose Mary Walls, who prioritized their artistic pursuits over stability and security. The family frequently moved, living in poverty and facing various hardships. The title refers to Rex Walls' dream of building a glass castle for his family, symbolizing both his imaginative aspirations and the elusive nature of their reality. Throughout the memoir, Walls reflects on resilience, love, and the complexities of family dynamics despite the struggles they faced.