Frank McCourt's stunning memoir of his childhood in Ireland and America; a recollection of unvarnished truth and no self pity, of grinding poverty and indomitable spirit that will live in the memory, and read by the author. "When I look back on my childhood, I wonder how I survived at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood. ...
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Frank McCourt's stunning memoir of his childhood in Ireland and America; a recollection of unvarnished truth and no self pity, of grinding poverty and indomitable spirit that will live in the memory, and read by the author. "When I look back on my childhood, I wonder how I survived at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood. People everywhere brag or whimper about the woes of their early years, but nothing can compare with the Irish version: the poverty; the shiftless loquacious father; the pious defeated mother moaning by the fire; pompous priests; bullying shcoolmasters; the English and the terrible things they did to us for eight hundred long years. Above all we were wet..." So begins Frank McCourt's stunning memoir of his childhood in Ireland and America, a recollection of unvarnished truth and no self pity, of grinding poverty and indomitable spirit that will live in the memory long after the tape has ended. Now a major film directed by Alan Parker and starring Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson.
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Add this copy of Angelas Ashes to cart. $0.99, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Simon & Schuster Inc.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Angelas Ashes to cart. $0.99, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Simon & Schuster Inc.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Add this copy of Angela's Ashes: a Memoir of Childhood to cart. $2.56, like new condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Harper Perennial.
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Add this copy of Angela's Ashes Movie Tie in Ed. _Tpb to cart. $3.43, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1999 by Scribner Book Company.
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -Angela`s Ashes is Frank McCourt`s sad funny bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and in Ireland in the 40s. It is a story of extreme hardship and suffering in Brooklyn tenements and Limerick slums--too many children too little money his mother Angela barely coping as his father Malachy`s drinking bouts constantly brought the family to the brink of disaster. It is a story of courage and survival against apparently overwhelming odds. Written with the vitality and resonance of a work of fiction and a remarkable absence of sentimentality Angela`s Ashes is imbued on every page with Frank McCourt`s distinctive humour and compassion. Out of terrible circumstances he has created a glorious book in the tradition of Ireland`s literary masters which bears all the marks of a great classic. -> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is HarperCollins The date of this copy is 2004 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Angela`s Ashes Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -A memoir of growing up in New York in the 1930s and in Ireland in the 1940s. McCourt tells of extreme hardship and suffering; in Brooklyn tenements and Limerick slums-too many children; too little money; his mother barely coping as his father`s drinking bouts brought the family close to disaster. --> Genre: Biography & Autobiography General-> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Flamingo The date of this copy is 1997 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. The plastic case is intact. The artwork is complete and both cassettes have been tested. Sent within 24 hours. Ref: B241. Audience: General/trade. Ref: B241.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
Great book, well written. In my top 10 of books I've ever read.
Victoria L
May 1, 2014
the human spirit
heart rending story which I could not put down,
my mind shall contemplate Frank McCourt's
chronicles for a long time
browneyedgirl
Apr 10, 2010
I loved this book!
I had to read a section of Angela's Ashes for my english class last year. The part that we discussed was the scene in the typhoid ward. Shortly after reading it, I went out and bought the book. It is one of my favorite autobiographies. It was unique to see the hardships of McCourt's impoerished Irish family as he saw them as a child. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
ohrenberg@gmail.com
Oct 30, 2007
McCourts First
In Frank McCourts first novel he is able to weave an intricate story that will break your heart. The Tears are broken up by moments of levity that will have you laughing out loud. The true story of author Frank McCourts life of poverty in the irish city of Limerick is one you will not forget.
DWHandy
May 3, 2007
Touching and funny...
A heart tugging book that still manages to bring many smiles. The story of a poor boy growing up in America and Ireland. Frank is the oldest son of Irish parents. His father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother is just desperate. The story is warm and the humor is genuine. The book won a Pulitzer and for good reason. I am reading the second book of the three he has written in this series.
