The Glass Castle

Who recommended it

1. 

   James Clear American author and speaker

   Explicit recommendation

   On James Clear's curated "Best Biographies and Memoirs" list.

   Best Biographies and Memoirs↗ Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

2. 

   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 14 Best Biographies and Memoirs of All Time".

   The 14 Best Biographies and Memoirs of All Time↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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