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Angela's Ashes

by Frank McCourt

Published 1996

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Frank McCourt's memoir vividly recounts his impoverished childhood in Limerick, Ireland, detailing the struggles of his Irish-American family with alcoholism, extreme poverty, and the harsh realities of Irish social life and customs. Through the eyes of young Malachy, the narrative navigates the complexities of family loyalty and resilience amidst destitution, offering a poignant and often humorous look at survival and the enduring spirit of a child. The book provides a powerful, unsentimental portrait of growing up in a challenging environment.

Irish AmericansIrlandeses-americanosFamilySocial life and customsOpen Library Staff PicksSpanish language materialsNorteamericanos de origen irlandésChildrenFamiliaBiografíasChildhood and youthBiography

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