born 1960
Jeannette Walls is an American author and journalist, best known for her memoir "The Glass Castle," which recounts her unconventional and often traumatic upbringing in a dysfunctional family. She has also worked as a columnist for MSNBC and has written several other books, including "Half Broke Horses" and "The Silver Star." Walls' writing often explores themes of resilience and the complexities of familial relationships.