Genealogy Books - Angela's Ashes

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Summary: I Haven't Cried And Laughed This Much In So Long...
Comment: I first read this book when it first came out. Since then, I have read it like five times. The first
time I read it, it left a lasting impression on my mind that has not left since then and it still
does it for me. I found his life fascinating. The fact that he had such a complicated childhood and
still managed to find so much humor in all of it, is somewhat bizarre, but human. I did not know if
I was supposed to laugh or to cry at certain times, but what captivated me the most was his
sincerity. A sincerity that I had not found in a book since J.D. Salinger. Completely different
authors, but both very honest about life. I wish everyone in the world would get a chance to read
this book, it is truly special.

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Summary: a memoir of myself?
Comment: This book is simply incredible and the inclusion of the patriotic and doleful poems of the Irish
make it simply the best and stand out from the rest. Frank Mc Court has retold the story in a
perspective of a child and I wonder how could he retell each and everything so clearly and
touchingly.... so hands up for him... Mc Court is one of the greatest Irish writer ever.... This
book has broken my heart, made me laugh, brought tears in my eyes and has made me obsessed with
Little Frankie and his sore eyes....I never wanted to finish Angela's Ashes and wish I could
continue reading it forever and ever.... If you are keen about Frankie's life then Tis' is a must
read book...

I wish I could invite Frankie during Christmas so that he didnt have to eat the pig's
head....

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Summary: ANGELA'S ASHES
Comment: THIS BOOK LEFT SUCH A MEMORABLE IMPRESSION ON ME. IT HELPS ME TO UNDERSTAND HOW SOME PEOPLE IN
AMERICA, DURING THE DEPRESSION YEARS, MUST HAVE LIVED. THE WAY THE STORY IS WRITTEN MAKES YOU FEEL
AS IF YOU ENDURED SOME OF THE UNFORTUNATE CIRCUMSTANCES FELT BY THE WRITER. HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO
REMEMBER THIS STORY IN TIMES WHEN THE SIMPLICITY AND BASIC JOYS IN LIFE ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED.

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Summary: P.U.!!
Comment: Stinkaroo! Thank god I borrowed this work of maudlin stereotypical crap from the library so I
didn't actually fork over any cash for it. Jeez, if I was Irish I would be completely insulted by
the authors' ludicrous, stereotypical portrayal of the anguished poor Irish Catholic family. "Aw no
da's drunk agin! Aw no, ma's bein' shagged! Aw, I wish ere lived in Ameriki!" Blah blah blah!
These characters aren't even as well developed as the guy on the Lucky Charms box. Has McCourt
ever been to Ireland?

I couldn't even finish it. It just plodded and sobbed and whined on and
on and on. In fact, before I took it back to the library I inscribed in one of the early chapters,
"WARNING: MORE CRAP AHEAD". I didn't consider that defacing library property, I considered it a
public service.

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Summary: One of the best books I read.
Comment: This is the kind of book that you devour so much it is interesting. The words aren't enough to
describe such a beautiful story and writing. It is extremely sad but it makes your life like the one
of a king afterwards. You won't be able to complaint. It's strong and the only thing to do after you
read this wonder, is to grab Tys, the sequel. Also very interesting...

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