I was assigned to read this book in english class and it quickly became one of my favourites. This book is based on a true story and it is beautifully written; it does an amazing job at portraying the story of Jeannette Walls. While reading, it felt like I was in the story beside Jeannette the whole time. The writer does an excellent job at portraying emotions and allows readers to truly feel connected to the characters. It was so amazing to watch the growth of those in the book. I could not put the book down and read it very quickly. I would definitely recommend.