Angelas Ashes Cd

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Summary: Amazing!!!
Review: Frank McCourt's life story if filled with personal tragedy and desperation, yet there is still the hint of hope and determination as he moves from america to ireland and begins to really face life's hardships at a young age. The fact that this is a true story makes it even more amazing, knowing that he truly went through all of those struggles. I admire Frank for triumphing and sharing his story with the world.

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Summary: now a permanent part of my personal library
Review: For the 3 days i spent reading this heart-rending book, my heart was gripped by the family's rage and desperation. i was no longer the objective reader, the impassive outsider, i was drawn in to feel like one of the family-- mind-numbingly poor victims of alcoholism, fleas, hunger, and cold. Makes you wonder if hope is a fantasy or a drug in communities like Limerick where there are as many churches as pubs. i marvel at the human spirit's ability to survive despite all adversity.

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Summary: If this book doesn't move you, check your pulse!
Review: How could a tale of misery, ignorance, and injustice be so riveting? Anyone who lived through that and had one ounce of self-esteem is really a tribute to the spirit of man. To those of us who grew up in the "lanes" everywhere, this book serves as a lighthouse. I enjoyed the audio casettes even more because of the inflections, the songs come alive, and the Irish lilt. This is quite a book.

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Summary: Great book!
Review: I just finished reading Angela's Ashes and feel overwhelmed with various emotions. I can't wait for the sequel, which I understand is coming out in the Spring of 99. I sure hope Frank McCourt tells us everything he can and knows about the rest of his family and friends. I sure hope he sent his mother money and didn't keep her waiting for too long. I am first generation American and my Mom is from Ireland. This book really captured the personality of the Irish. So many times I thought to myself, "God that's something my mother would say"! Also, the book gives so many examples of how people can get so involved in the rituals of the religion and forget it's true meaning. I wanted to smack Aunt Aggie myself after she hit poor little Malachy for asking for more bread. What I liked best about the book was the sense of humor Frank McCourt has even at the worst of times. The ability to find humor during horrible circumstances is trully an Irish blessing.

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Summary: Yes! You should read this one!
Review: Don't worry- it will go so quickly that you will wish it were longer... My mother sent me this book- I was a bit skeptical, but it really did live up to most of the praise. It is a quick read, (I couldn't put it down); that is engrossing, at times heartbreaking, and written in a lovable voice that woos the reader ever deeper into the McCourts' lives. It is what a memoir should be: a fascinating story- humorous and tragic; erring neither on the side of self-indulgence, nor the side of alienationing analysis. Yes, for once you should listen to the hype and borrow this one!

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Summary: all the stars ..
Review: for this book .. I never could say this is the best book I ever read before I came across this book .. amazing how the story has been told ..

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Summary: An unforgetable tribute to childhood resilience
Review: I instantly fell in love with this memoir! I couldn't put it down--I wish it were longer! I found myself laughing out loud at McCourt's halarious childhood perspective, even though the reality of what he describes is hearbreaking. McCourt's honest but never self-pitying account ultimately left me with a message of hope and transendence.

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Summary: A must read ,especially for young
Review: I'm a young college student who was recommended to read this novel and this definitly went beyond my expectations. I have often heard from elders about the tragic sufferings during the depression era but nothing opened my eyes more then this book. I recommed it to people who have a willingnes to walk in another persons shoes for a while and experience their lives no matter how horrible. I know a lot of people out there might find this novel slow and depressing and not worth a glance but I feel this novel should be read by all so you can see your own life in a different way.

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Summary: Great book ..
Review: Never had a book that I would call the best I've read until I read this book .. force you to be irish .. four year old kid .. for a moment ! amazing .. a surprise .. in every page .. simply great book .. read it and see for yourself ..

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Summary: A moving, memoir filled with tragedy and hope. The BEST!!
Review: This is easily one of the best books I have ever read. This book carefully steps you through a child's tragic, yet always hopeful, life in Ireland. The memoir is beautifully written through the eyes of an insightful, brave child who grows into a young man, never losing sight of his goal to have a better life.

The book is so beautifully done that I will read it again in a few months!

Myrtle S. Potter