The McCourts are a working class Irish family. ... Frank McCourt's story resonates with huge numbers of people, both those who relate directly to their story, of which there are many in Britain and America, and those who are concerned about exploitation, religious control and poverty in today's world. ... With his encouragement Frank dreams of going back to America. ... ;0) Summary This absorbing, sad, humorous evocation of an impoverished Irish Catholic childhood describes the first nineteen years of Frank McCourt's life--from his birth in Brooklyn, New York; through the fami...

• Word Count: 3537
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

The first chapter discusses Angela, Frank McCourt's mother and who the book is based upon, and her life before she had children. ... Another example is when Frank's grandma gives him the task of delivering Bill Gavin's dinner, but instead of delivering it, he eats it and enjoys dearly (McCourt 136-137). ... "Grandma says the Sacred Heart is everywhere-(McCourt 57). 4. ... Malachy, Frank's brother, receives his own sense of freedom when he goes to the Irish Army to play the trumpet in the band (McCourt 283). ... The most important event that occurred was when Frank final...

• Word Count: 2588
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School