This book is based on a true story, told from the author's perspective. Frank McCourt was originally born in America, but his father moved them to Limerick, Ireland when the family fell on tough times; his father unable to find work. .
Frank and his family were poverty stricken due to his father's alcoholism. The book tells how he overcame his family problems and became a better person because of it. The book starts when he is five years old and continues until he is seventeen.
Through the book Frank overcomes problems with his father's alcoholism and tries to convince himself that he will never turn out to be like him. To make sure it doesn't come true he gets himself a job as a telegram deliverer. When he is on the job he meets his first love but soon discovers that she is sick. She eventually dies and he is heartbroken; deciding to get drunk to dull the pain.
He gets into a fight with his mother and slaps her. She tells him that he is turning into his father and Frank is shocked. He decides then that he would go back to America where he was born.
I thought it was a great book with an ending that made you want to read more. I also think that the book makes you take a look at your life and to discover how lucky you are for what you have, even if it is not a whole lot. Also, it makes you realize that there are a lot of people that are far worse off than you are.
This truly was an excellent book and I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anyone, especially if you want to read something about Irish immigrants and how they came to America. .
This is the life as a fugitive as explained in the text Angela Davis: An Autobiography. ... The weapon used in this revolt however was registered under the name of Angela Davis. ... Angela states, "At age fifteen I accepted some of the myths surrounding prisoners. ... As Angela gets older she attends high school in New York City. ... Without a doubt Angela is one of the most influential black woman of this decade. ...
Nothing is glossed over when readers are shown Angela McCourt. ... Angela McCourt's miscarriages, dying children and drunken husband; she was the victim. Within six years, Angela McCourt was pregnant seven times. ... When she was young, Angela married Malachy McCourt, who had just gotten out of jail. ... (77) Angela herself suffered from the hunger and the cold and the jeers from other people about her lousy husband; but worst of all, was that Angela had to watch her children suffer because of their father. ...
"ADVICE TO ANGELA" According to the situation that Angela is going through I have good news to her. First of all, In Montgomery college we have tutors that help in any subject. If your lousy in math you can go to the math and science building to get some help. If you need to type something up ...
Angela Davis was born January 26, 1944, to Sally E. ... Angela Davis had an extensive background in activism. ... At age 15, Angela Davis left Birmingham to attend Elizabeth Irwin School in New York City. ... In graduate school, Angela became very active in the political arena. ... Angela Davis became the poster child of liberation and activism among black women. ...
The first chapter discusses Angela, Frank McCourt's mother and who the book is based upon, and her life before she had children. When I read this part of the memoir, it became a reality of how life was for the poor coming to America, especially by themselves as Angela did. ... Angela's mother reminds me of my grandmother. When Angela's cousin wrote a letter to their Aunt Margaret to tell her of Angela's desperate situation, she does not hesitate to send money for tickets to Ireland. ... Frank feels betrayed after the fight when instead of coming to bed downstairs, Angela ...
An example of such a book that can keep you in suspense for hours is Angela's Ashes. ... Angela's Ashes has a riveting storyline. ... He couldn't sustain his job and as a result, McCourt, his brothers and mother, Angela, lived in dirty, poor conditions. ... In Angela's Ashes the storyline is further enhanced by McCourt's style of writing which is different from any other book I have read. ... Despite the absence of sentimentality, Angela's Ashes has made me feel for Frank Mc. ...
Angela Yvonne Davis was born January 26, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama. ... The sign read, "Angela, sister, you are welcome in this house." ... Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, and she is the author of several books, including Angela Davis: An Autobiography; Women, Race & Class; and the recently published Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday, the Angela Y. ...
Angela Yvonne Davis was born January 26, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama. ... The sign read, "Angela, sister, you are welcome in this house." ... Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, and she is the author of several books, including Angela Davis: An Autobiography; Women, Race & Class; and the recently published Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday, the Angela Y. ...
"Angela's Ashes" starts out with the narrator and main character, Frank McCourt, telling how his parents met in Brooklyn, New York. When Angela becomes pregnant with Frank she marries the father, Malachy McCourt. ... Angela becomes upset and falls into a depression. ... At this point Angela is so overwhelmed with emotions that she doesn't know what to do. ... Angela and Malachy say to the family that they will move from the first floor, Ireland, to the second floor, Italy. ...
Roy and Angela connect instantly, sharing conversations about Dr.Klien and Heather; Angela's mom. ... Roy is cured, Angela is his remedy. ... Angela insists that Roy teaches her the trade "Teach me something" (175) Angela demands. ... Roy warns Angela. ... Roy inquiries about Angela but there's no good news, the police detained Angela. ...
