The Glass Castle: Beginning

I have read a little of this book so far and honestly I'm a little confused. The first chapter showed her being mad at her mom and I assume her dad also. Then it goes into her childhood. obviously she does not hate her parents yet but they do have an odd life. It seems like the father is very smart but is into some bad stuff. It also seems like the mom is pretty smart but neither of them really use it. And they are definitely not afraid to break to law. It also seems like the dad is almost obsessed with making these crazy contraptions which will probably never work. But so far the book is interesting and keeps me wondering.