Genealogy Books - Angela's Ashes

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Summary: Not exactly like the book, but good just the same
Comment: I bought the DVD of Angela's Ashes after purchasing the audio CD of the book (which I highly, highly
recommend). Starting with the audion CD, I was enthralled in listening to Frank McCourt's own voice
(almost as if he was telling his whole childhood story just to me). I actually was so disappointed
when the book ended (because it had me so captivated), I couldn't wait to see the movie. So, I
bought it. Now, the strengths of the movie are that you get to see some beautifulm and tragic, areas
of where the McCourts came from. The acting was pretty good. The bad part for me was that it seemed
so depressing. It was raining constantly (which I know it does frequently in Ireland, but not every
day and all the time. Even the audio CD talked of days with sunshine. I think the creator/director
of the movie was trying awfully hard to make the McCourt's childhood similar to people living in
some kind of an abusive/prison type setting. The audio CD had me laughing out loud at some of the
most tragic parts of his life, as Frank inserted his phenominal sense of humor into everything. I
didn't seem to get that same feel from the movie. Many scenes that were discussed in the book were
either left out or glossed over in the movie all together. After hearing the CD, I felt enlightened,
enchanted, craving to hear more of his life (so, I bought 'TIS last week). The movie just wanted to
make me cry and get on my knees to thank God I wasn't raised in that area of Ireland during the
1940's. I recommend it only if you have read/are going to read the real book behind this. It is
worth seeing to be able to relate to the town and scenery that you will hear/read about in the book.

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Summary: Should be manditory watching for everyone.
Comment: Never has a movie (and the book before it) been so heartwrenching and at the same time contain some
wonderfully humorous moments. This true story of the lives of the McCourt family should be manditory
reading/watching for everyone. You will never climb into your nice warm bed again without feeling a
little bit guilty as you remember those who don't have nice warm beds to climb into. The
perserverence of Frank McCourt and his brothers should be an inspiration to all of us. This is a
movie you won't soon forget.

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Summary: Angela's Ashes-DVD
Comment: Very good movie but I would recommend to anyone that likes it to read the book.
The book was
a 5 star to me with so much detail. The writer was very descriptive and successfully surfaced my
every emotion thoughout the story of his childhood. The movie however, gave more of a top line of
the happenings in his life.
I definitely recommend this DVD as long as the book is read
first.

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Summary: ANGELA'S ASHE'S
Comment: THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WON AWARDS, IT SHOULD OF. THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF
AN POOR IRISH CATHOLIC FAMILY. IT WILL MELT YOUR HEART. I LOVE IT, ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. I HAD TO
PURCHASE IT. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO, AND WANT TO ADD IT TO YOUR VIDEO LIBRARY.

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Summary: say what now?
Comment: I loved this movie, I bought it without ever having seen it because I loved the book so much. There
are some hilarious scenes, and some sad ones. The one thing I advise is put on the close
captioning/subtitles, The Irish accents are so thick you can't understand a word they say unless
you're reading a long with them. "you think I'm trying to keep the Guiness family in business?!"

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