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Summary: An incredible memoir that made me laugh and cry.
Review: Never before have I read or listened to a book that so effectively drew me into the lives of the characters. I deliberately postponed finishing it only because I couldn't bear to say goodbye to Frankie, Malachy, Question Quigley and all the other characters I came to love. The author somehow managed to write a book that is both heartwarming and heart-tugging. At times I found myself laughing out loud thanks to the author's hysterical descriptions. At other times, tears would well up over yet another senseless death. "Angela's Ashes" is truly a testiment to the human spirit and one of the finest books I have ever read.
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Summary: Written with rare insight and humor, and incredible honesty
Review: What a rare pleasure reading "Angela's Ashes" was. I could not put the book down. While the pictures he painted of povery were hard to take, the bit of devilish humor he injected helped me get through them. I can't wait for the sequel.
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Summary: In my opinion I thought the book was Great!
Review: My Great Grand Mother came over from Ireland. I've heard stories and could never really imagine what the environment was like. This book is a true memoir which is:1. A memorial account; a history composed from personal experience and memory; an account of transactions or events (usually written in familiar style) as they are remembered by the writer. 2. A memorial of any individual; a biography; often, a biography written without special regard to method and completeness. 3. An account of something deemed noteworthy; an essay; a record of investigations of any subject; the journals and proceedings of a society.
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Summary: A childhood that many of us share
Review: I was amazed to learn that Mr. MCourt and I shared so many childhood memories even though we grew up in different countries and in a different generation. It was comforting to now be able to laugh at some of the situations that used to make me cry. And to know that it is possible to succeed no matter what our past bestows on us is inspiring. Thank you, Mr. McCourt, for making it clear that humor can be found even in the worst childhoods.
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Summary: Thank you Mr. McCourt!
Review: I was worried that I would become depressed reading this book, however Frank McCourt writes with such a flair, that while you want to cry for young Frankie, you also cheer, laugh and smile. My husband is now listening to the book on tape and we are thinking about having our kids listen as well. This book changed us. I am reminded of the quote, "I used to cry because I had no shoes, until I met a man that had no feet." We are so blessed! Thank you for helping us realize that Mr. McCourt!
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Summary: I found this book very depressing and redundant.
Review: I realize that life of the Irish Catholic boy was difficult but how many times can you talk about the abusive alocholic father. After awhile every chapter sounded exactly the same. It was hard to even care what happened next. The Color of Water was much better. It achieved what this book could not.
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Summary: Exceptional contemporary literary classic
Review: Rarely have I read as stunning a literary debut as Frank McCourt's splendid memoir. His poignant tale of his dismal childhood shall endure for ages. It's a magnificient achievement from a generous and very funny man who knows what it means to be human. I shall always consider myself blessed to have been one of his prize-winning Stuyvesant High School students. Without his encouragement, I would have never entered a citywide essay contest sponsored by a New York City maritime association which earned 2nd Prize as well as prize money shared by us. I can vividly recall passages in "Angela's Ashes" that he told originally to us in his class over two decades ago. Humorous episodes that I hope I shall never forget. Perhaps I shall follow soon in his footsteps since I have an unpublished novel being considered for eventual publication by a noted New York City literary agent. Frank certainly deserves all the success he's earned so far and the many honors which still await him. He deserves no less.
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Summary: A world exists within the pages!
Review: Inside this book exists a world so real, the reader experiences Franks life. One does not leave Franks world until the last page is read. And when you finish the book, your view of life has been transformed.
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Summary: Read Them Both
Review: If you enjoyed Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt, the next book you read will have to be My First Cousin Once Removed by Sarah Payne Stuart.
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Summary: Spellbinding, easy reading, storytelling at it's best!
Review: Enjoyed the Irish phrases, they really talk like that still today. A different twist on the emmigrant stories, one family who returned home to worse conditions, and makes you appreciate your blessings and food even more. He is a great storyteller, and really deserved the pulitzer, can't wait for 'Tis. Thanks Frank!
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