Walls's "The Glass Castle" was nothing short of spectacular ("Entertainment Weekly"). Now Walls presents this magnificent, true-life novel based on her no-nonsense, resourceful, hardworking, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. Special Promotion: Purchase this book between Oct. 6 and Oct. 26 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Culpeper Literacy Council , chosen by Jeannette Walls. Books purchased on this promotion will also be eligible for autographing in November.