Singing My Him Song

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Summary: insightful and humorous
Review: This second memoir by Malachy McCourt was well written and charming. His way with words and sarcasm often made me chuckle. It was fulfilling to read about the changes he was finally able to make in his life. Althought brash at times, the book is an honest and heartwarming account of an extremely unique life.

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Summary: Blowhard is right!
Review: What a lot of self-centered, pompous baloney! McCort must have got his drinking buddies to write many of the deliriously exuberant rave reviews here. Luckily I didn't pay a cent for this thing, which is still more than it's worth. Library audio book. Phooey!

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Summary: A real treat
Review: When Malachy McCourt's first book, " A Monk Swimming", came out, I read it because of the success of his brother's best seller. I found it charming and very readable. This book, however, is masterful. In my opinion, it's the best book from any McCourt to date. It has everything....power, pathos and extreme thoughtfulness. He does tend to get political at times and I do not always agree with his politics but the way he feels, in relation to his life is excusable and understandable. He is self effacing and brash at the same time. The reader can actually feel his pain....and his joy. A real treat!!

Rating:
Summary: A real treat
Review: When Malachy McCourt's first book, " A Monk Swimming", came out, I read it because of the success of his brother's best seller. I found it charming and very readable. This book, however, is masterful. In my opinion, it's the best book from any McCourt to date. It has everything....power, pathos and extreme thoughtfulness. He does tend to get political at times and I do not always agree with his politics but the way he feels, in relation to his life is excusable and understandable. He is self effacing and brash at the same time. The reader can actually feel his pain....and his joy. A real treat!!

Rating:
Summary: A real treat
Review: When Malachy McCourt's first book, " A Monk Swimming", came out, I read it because of the success of his brother's best seller. I found it charming and very readable. This book, however, is masterful. In my opinion, it's the best book from any McCourt to date. It has everything....power, pathos and extreme thoughtfulness. He does tend to get political at times and I do not always agree with his politics but the way he feels, in relation to his life is excusable and understandable. He is self effacing and brash at the same time. The reader can actually feel his pain....and his joy. A real treat!!