Jeannette was in charge of the financial responsibilities of a family of six at a young age. “‘I’ve got bills piling up,’ I said. I heard my voice growing shrill, but I couldn’t control it. ‘I’ve got kids to feed.’” (Walls 210).
Since Jeannette’s family was always on the move, there are various settings that they have visited and stayed in such as Nevada, San Francisco, California; Phoenix, Arizona, Welch, West Virginia and New York City. Although, Phoenix is the place that truly stood out because it is where Jeannette lived in an actual functional house and discovered more about herself from the events that took place. Rex bought the kids bikes and it symbolized hope for a new beginning.
Jeannette Walls Young
Living in Welch was also an important time in Jeannette’s life because it is where she lived the longest and experienced many situations such as bullying, sexual harassment, racism, confidence and self discovery. Below is a picture of Jeannette Walls currently, and it shows how much she has grown and matured while facing many hardships throughout her life.
Jeannette Walls Younger Sister
Journalist and author. 1960, in Phoenix, AZ; daughter of Rex (an electrician) and Rose Mary (an artist) Walls; married Eric Goldberg, 1988 (divorced, 1996); married John Taylor (a journalist), 2002. Education: Received degree from Barnard College, 1984. Addresses: Office — MSNBC on the Internet, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052. Secondly, it shows how Jeannette becomes influenced at a young age by the written word and is a possible explanation for her later interest in journalism. It is the parents' literary bent that ultimately saves the children, by giving them the education that allows them to escape their parents' life. Author Jeannette Walls and Director Destin Daniel Cretton on the set of “The Glass Castle.” (Jake Giles Netter / Lionsgate) Gil talked to a number of seasoned directors but eventually brought on.