Angela's Ashes (AUDIO CASSETTE)

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Summary: Poignant
Review: I just finished reading this wonderful book for a second time. McCourt deals with poverty, hunger, pain and family with a wonderful sense of humor and poignancy. There are no words to accurately describe the power of this book, but I just ordered 'Tis and can't wait to get it!

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Summary: Best Book I've Read in a long time!!
Review: This is by far one of the most enjoyable reads I've ever read! The way he captures you in this book is amazing. I read it in 3day's couldn't put the book down! You can't help but appreciate all the fine things you have in your life. Meantime you can't imagine a childhood like the one Frank lived. Everyone should read this book! I think it will be a while until I find a book just as or more powerful than this.

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Summary: Beautifully written poignant story
Review: This is a book that totally affected me - I can't stop thinking about it and have been having conversations about it ever since I read it. Mr. McCourt's narrative is exquisite in the sense that it is given as a child and as such some of the most horrifying situations are told with a child's matter-of-factness that to me makes it even more heart stopping. I feel privileged to have read such a brilliant work of art and will always keep this book close at hand. Frank McCourt's simplicity is his genius and what a fantastic way to communicate with the world. Not depressing at all - thought-provoking and moving would describe it more accurately.

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Summary: Depressing
Review: After reading Angela's Ashes, I consulted with an Irish bloke friend who said, "I grew up as a poor child in Ireland as well, but remember he wrote this book to make money". True!!! While I understood and respected his underprivileged childhood, and admire his recent success, he displayed poor taste when he finished the book up with his sexual exploits. It was so out of place in the world of a child trying to cope with survival. He totally lost it here.

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Summary: I couldn't believe there are people that poor in this world
Review: This book is terrific. I couldn't wait to pick it up again and keep reading. It is hard to believe people are so poor, McCourt was a very poor person and went on to come to America and rise above his station. He is an inspirition for all of us. can't wait to read the sequal 'Tis.

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Summary: Eye-opening and compelling
Review: This book really opened my eyes to how poor some parts of the world are

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Summary: I CRAVED IT I WANTED MORE
Review: THIS BOOK WAS WONDERFUL I BOUGHT IT LONG BEFORE IT WON THE PRIZE AND I WAS BRAGGING ABOUT IT .IM IRISH AND IT TOOK ME THERE AND I ENJOY THE RIDE THE MEMOIRIES OF MY GRANDPARENTS FLOODED BACK TO ME AND WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES THEY WERE. THANK YOU FRANK MC COURT FOR GIVING ME BACK MY ROOTS AND TEACHING ME TO BE A PROUD AMERICAN IRISHMEN.

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Summary: Sad and hilarious!
Review: I am only half way through Angela's Ashes and have felt as though I am walking through an emotional war. Some events are so heartbreakingly sad and some events such as First Communion with God stuck on the roof of his mouth had me laughing out loud. Incredible book.

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Summary: magnificent
Review: i read this & seamus deane's reading in the dark simultaneously for a book group. both were wonderful.

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Summary: Make that 10..Maybe the best story I've ever read, or heard.
Review: Anglelas Ashes was my first attempt at listening to a book on tape, and I was totally blown away by McCourt's story, as well as his style. I'm almost embarrased to admit that in less than a year, I've listened to the story at least half a dozen times - I kid you not! He has even inspired me to attempt writing myself. I have eagerly awaited his new book, which was released in stores this week. Trust me, if you want a truley remarkable listening experience - LISTEN to Angela's Ashes. TJD,

Seattle