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Angela's Ashes

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"When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood." So begins the luminous memoir of Frank McCourt, born in Depression-era Brooklyn to recent Irish immigrants and raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. Frank's mother, Angela, has no money to feed the children since Frank's father Malachy, rarely works, and when he does he drinks his wages. Yet Malachy does nurture in Frank an appetite for the one thing he can provide: a story. Perhaps it is a story that accounts for Frank's survival. Wearing shoes repaired with tires, begging a pig's head for Christmas dinner, and searching the pubs for his father, Frank endures poverty, near-starvation and the casual cruelty of relatives and neighbors -- yet lives to tell his tale with eloquence, exuberance and remarkable forgiveness. Imbued with Frank McCourt's astounding humor and compassion -- and movingly read in his own voice -- Angela's Ashes is a glorious audiobook that bears all the marks of a classic.

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10 comments

  • Rochelle Palmucci
    •October 27, 2023 at 2:48 pm
    I chose this book with the expectation of being deeply inspired by the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of enormous challenges. Initially, it seemed like the book had the potential to emotionally touch the reader. However, as I progressed through the second half until the end, the narrative took an unexpected turn, with the author becoming overly preoccupied with graphic references to self-pleasure. This aspect felt quite disappointing and disconnected from the overall reading experience.
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  • Susie Legrand
    •October 27, 2023 at 2:19 pm
    This book is absolutely amazing in so many ways. I felt a strong connection to the characters, and the Irish accent of the narrator was truly delightful. I enjoyed it so much that I persevered through, and attempted to skip over, the unsettling scenes involving masturbation and other sexual encounters that were present in the last 25% of the book. Unfortunately, the story concluded with one of these scenes, which was rather disappointing. Nonetheless, overall, the book is incredibly well-crafted.
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  • Trinidad Hilsabeck
    •October 27, 2023 at 4:40 am
    It's difficult for me to express my disappointment in someone who has faced so much adversity. However, I must say, this book is an incredibly bleak and disheartening experience. If you don't mind feeling drained of all positivity and hope, then go ahead and give it a read. While it's true that a book that elicits emotions can be a positive thing, this book takes negativity to a whole new level. Save yourself the time and find something more uplifting.
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  • Anonymous
    •October 11, 2023 at 3:39 pm
    The narration of this audiobook was excellent and the story itself was captivating, but it was extremely disheartening. The constant loss of the children and the father's relentless alcoholism, which led to the children's suffering from hunger, made it a truly bleak experience.
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  • Rey Gaspard
    •October 11, 2023 at 10:26 am
    I absolutely loved listening to Mr. McCourt narrate the incredible tale of his childhood in Angela's Ashes. The way he vividly expresses his emotions while recounting events from his youth truly brings the stories to life. It also evoked memories from my own childhood and the intense emotions I experienced during similar moments. I can't wait to listen to more of Mr. McCourt's work in the future.
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  • Jessenia Madison
    •September 23, 2023 at 1:48 am
    Whether you've already delved into the pages of "Angela's Ashes" or not, the charming Irish accent presented in this audiobook is an absolute requirement. The author's narration goes beyond mere words, immersing the listener in the raw emotions and captivating moments of his arduous life in Limerick, Ireland.
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  • Bryce Pinc
    •September 22, 2023 at 8:37 am
    The writing in 'Angela's Ashes' is fantastic. However, the story itself can feel a bit tiresome as not much really unfolds from chapter to chapter. It mainly revolves around an alcoholic and unreliable father, continuously engaging in irresponsible behavior. The family's poverty remains a constant throughout the book. Nonetheless, there are moments of humor and poignancy scattered throughout. If you find stories about the daily hardships of life intriguing, you'll appreciate this book. But if you prefer a more plot-driven narrative, you might want to give it a pass.
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  • Yolanda N.
    •September 20, 2023 at 2:26 pm
    Overall, the story is really inspiring and you can't help but admire the McCourt family for their incredible resilience. However, there are just way too many boring and monotonous details that made it really tough for me to stay engaged until the end.
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