1. Angela's Ashes
His parents send five pounds when a new baby is born to buy clothes and baby things. Malachy takes it straight down to the bar and blows the lot, leaving his wife and children at home with no food, no coal in the fire, no clothes and no milk for the new baby. ... Frank's mother, Angela, is often shown queuing at the poor house, the charity of St Vincent, for food or clothes or furniture, where those dispensing the charity are often less than charitable in their attitudes. ...
- Word Count: 3537
- Approx Pages: 14
- Grade Level: High School