I'm a fairly fast, but sloppy writer, so I'm a big fan of re-writing, and re-writing again. Jeannette Walls bigfairlyfan Change image and share on social
I never had any question that my parents loved me. I had a real sense of self confidence. Jeannette Walls confidenceloveparent Change image and share on social
I was so worried that people wouldn't like me or my story. Jeannette Walls peoplestoryworry Change image and share on social
Books are my very favorite gift to give. If you give a book to someone and they really respond to it, you feel you've actually changed their life in some way. Jeannette Walls bookchangefavorite Change image and share on social
My older sister achieved her dream of being an artist. She's an illustrator living in Manhattan. Jeannette Walls achieveartistdream Change image and share on social
I reached my full height at age 11, and I was clumsy as all get-out - all elbows and knees, couldn't get up a flight of stairs without falling down. I wanted to be a cute, petite blonde, but I'm a big ol' strapping thing, so I just accept it. Jeannette Walls acceptagebig share on social
I was in control of what people thought of me, but I had no control over what they thought of my mother. When I asked my mother, 'How do I tell people about you?' her answer was, 'Tell the truth'. But of course, the truth is never simple. Jeannette Walls answeraskcontrol share on social
Whenever I'm reading a book I enjoy, I always develop a mental list of the people I want to share it with. Jeannette Walls bookdevelopenjoy Change image and share on social
