Angela's Ashes (AUDIO CASSETTE)

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Summary: Probably, the best book I've ever read!
Review: I read this book about a year ago, and it remains one of my absolute favorites. When I finished it I immediately went back and starting rereading the beginning. I couldn't leave it! What impressed me so, was the feeling of being invited in to relive this man's memories with him. I was amazed at the childish innocence with which he wrote the book. Frank McCourt tells his story from a child's eyes instead of giving adult explanations to everything that happened. I think that this is what makes Angela's Ashes so poetic! It really is a beautiful book, and I can't say enough about it. If you are looking for a similar book, try A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. There are many parallels which I found fascinating.

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Summary: One of the best stories I have "felt" in a long time
Review: As much as I tried to pace myself I finished this book in two days. I just didn't want it to end. "Listening" to Frank McCourt tell me his life story was like being there. I laughed so hard I cried. Sometimes I just cried. And yet, this is truly a feel good book. I will read it again. And again.

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Summary: Fascinating
Review: Makes me both proud and ashamed of my Irish heritage. McCourt's narration adds special character to the words. Anyone who is of humble Irish immigrant background must read or listen to this autobiography to appreciate where we have come from and why.

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Summary: A Brilliant Book.
Review: I finished Frank McCourts book today and I thoroughly enjoyed it. How those poor people managed to survive is astounding.Frank McCourt has my admiration for his honesty and also his amazing writing talent.I also enjoyed his brother Malacheys book which I read last week. I hope they both give us more.

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Summary: a child's memory
Review: I found this book very compelling. I was touched by the memories Frank decribed. I love the book because of the hope and courage it showed me. It proves that anyone can make it in this world if they chose to. My heart ached reading this knowing people out there still suffer like Frank did. The hope Frank offers to people in his same situation is amazing.

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Summary: Truly one of the best books I have ever read!!!!!
Review: I could not put this book down. My entire book club adored it and we had our most in depth discussion about poverty, childhood, and parenthood.

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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read...
Review: I was sitting on a plane when I finished reading Angela's Ashes, and even then I couldn't put the book down. I literally sat and stared at the cover for about 10 minutes - at which point the lady sitting next to me spoke for the first time and said " You look really sad to have finished that book!". It is a truly brilliant book - I experienced so many emotions whilst reading it - not least of which was admiration at the way someone who lived such a trying life managed to maintain a sense of humour. I was so disappointed that the book ended when Frank got to America. I wondered for days about what happened next.

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Summary: Incredible
Review: I would never dare waste your time with my review of any book, except this one - you owe it to yourself to listen to this man's account of his rise from child to man. An honest hard look at himself. He has a rare talent for capturing the innocence of the child becoming aware. His voice is a delight to hear, the songs, the emphasis is remarkable.

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Summary: It is excellent.
Review: The book is really mesmerizing. It has told me a lot about an Irish's childhood, which is quite interesting. Frank McCourt is without doubt one of the best writers in the world.

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Summary: A riveting tale of 30's Ireland
Review: There has been alot of bally-hoo about this book i.e is it fact or fiction. Coming from an Irish family and being reared on similar tales of grinding poverty and the hypocricsy of the Catholic churh, frank McCourts version is undoubtedly true. This is a magnificent novel, it can be incredibly sad but is also extremely uplifting, one never ceases to wonder at the capacity of the Irish to find humour in even the most dire situation. This is the book I have ben begging my dad to write for years! Buy it now, and enjoy one of the best reads ever. Frank McCourt has captured the very essence of Ireland at that time and employs the the most charming narrative techniques (i.e as seen through the eyes of a child)