Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel

This is a highly evocative account of a woman living in the Southwest States in the 1930s, describing the harsh conditions she encountered in her family life, and after breaking free and struggling to make a life for herself with scant resources. It is written in an understated and calm manner, which bring the dramatic events, which overtake her into even sharper focus. Knowing this region well, I was impressed by the depiction of landscape and climate and their inevitable and often doom-laden influence on the lives of the characters. Altogether an excellent read!

A very interesting story of a very interesting and at times, harsh life. Well written and easy to read. It is mainly the story of the struggle of one woman to overcome adversity. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I came to this 'novel' after reading  The Glass Castle  by the same author. Whilst not quite as memorable as The Glass Castle, Half Broke Horses tells the fascinating life story of Walls Grandmother, Lilly Casey Smith, and leaves off almost where Glass Castle begins, if you have the opportunity read them both starting with this one. The Glass Castle

Well written and interesting book about the history of America in that era. Really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anybody. Good book for a Book Club to discuss. I read The Glass House, before I read this book and Jeanette Walls had a hard upbringing, she has done extreamly well for herself in adversity. Brilliant.

Read it before so bought for my daughter