Angelas Ashes Cd

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Summary: Interesting
Review: I find that the book's real value lay in the perspective from which the story is told. I don't believe McCourt meant this to be a "poor little me" book, but simply as a synopsis of the emotional and intellectual development of a young boy, who just happened to be Irish, and who's quality of life happened to be pretty damn awful. Much of his childhood development is very transferrable to most men, regardless of their upbringing. This is what I will remember most about this book, not his worthless father or abhorrent living conditions.

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Summary: A book to keep at the forfront of your library
Review: I'm not Irish although I do have a little lineage there, I'm not catholic (nor particullarly religeous) but I have beliefs of one sort or another. But I found this book deeply moving, not for the religeous or ethnic content, simply for the struggle this family went through to survive, Mr Mc Court's writing is simple and devestating, true from the heart and I can't wait to read 'Tis'

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Summary: You can be no closer without being IN the book
Review: This intimate view into the lives of the impoverished Irish in the early 1900's transports you instantly where the foremost concern is the next meal. Yet in the face of daily struggles to fulfill this most basic need, Frank McCourt writes with a nakedness to the soul where independence, pride and interpersonal struggles abound. In the spirit of striving for a better life, Frank Mccourt struggles with his father's dependence on alcohol and his mother's co-dependency in a time much changed than our own. The story's end comes quickly, but fortunately, there is more in his next tale.

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Summary: Read This Book--Then Read it Again!!
Review: Angela's Ashes is a fitting tribute to a strong and selfless matriarch determined to have her family remain together. Her strength sustains this family through tough times, but also ensures a depth of character in her children one would think impossible. Despite abject poverty, she manages to occasionally let sunshine into the blackness of the McCourt household and the grayness hanging over the streets of Limerick. It seems that life has it in for the McCourts, but Angela fights back. The idea that humor and tenderness can live and thrive in the face of such adversity seems incredible. As you read this book, however, you feel the warmth that emanates from the ashes in Angela's stove. Best of all, McCourt successfully makes a few good swipes at Catholicism, too. Read the book. Read the book again. Buy the audio version. One must hear McCourt recount his childhood stories in his still-thick Irish brogue. His wonderful elfish voice brings life to all the family.

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Summary: exellent praise
Review: i thought frank mc court's book anglea's ashes was outstanding. he wrote the book in such a way that it made you feel as if you were experiencing his childhood with him. it goes into great detail, and this book is also very emotionally strong. it deals with poverty, starvation and death. i highly recommend this book to those who like autobiographys.

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Summary: Sad and depressing and not the Irish families I know!
Review: To say that Frank Mc Court's Ireland or that his Irish family are in any way a definition of the Irish is absurd! The McCourt tragedy was that they were poor, not that they were Irish or Catholic! To equate the McCourt's, their struggle,and vacuuous existience with THE Irish is a huge mistake.(One reviewer mentioned that her college class was given this as required reading...disturbing if this is going to be that student's ONLY link to the Irish!) It diminishes the many thousands of devoted, loving, religious, non alcoholic Irish who came to this country to raise their children in hope, dignity and love.

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Summary: I must have read a different book
Review: Sorry Mr. McCourt but I found your book unbearable. After 120 pages of Irish misery, (and those were a struggle) I finally admitted defeat. I understood about 10 pages in that McCourt Sr. was a chronically unemployed drunk who sired more children than he should have. Mrs. McCourt and children were left begging and searching for survival. But an interesting tale it did not make. Being of Irish anscestry, I tried very hard to like this book, but the endless repitition of stuggles against poverty proved too boring, despite my admiration that the author overcame his background to find success.

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Summary: Loved it and didn't want it to end!
Review: a very interesting book! Couldn't lay it down. Am anixous to read his next one, "Tis" I am giving this book to several family members for Christmas.

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Summary: A true and honest insight of life.
Review: One of the best books I have read in a long time. It is written not to look for sympathy but to show how others have lived, learned and servived.

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Summary: Excellent book, the best I've ever read!!!!
Review: It takes alot for a book to capture my interest but Angela's Ashes not only captured my interest, it held it from page to page. I couldn't put it down and when I finished it I was sad that it was over with. I am in the process of reading 'Tis now. Get this book and you won't be disappointed. I recommend this book quite often.