Frank McCourt
Author
Language
English
Description
A Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, Angela's Ashes is Frank McCourt's masterful memoir of his childhood in Ireland.
"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...
"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...
Author
Language
English
Description
Winner of the 2007 Audie Award for Biography/Memoir and Finalist for Narration by the Author
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, mega-bestselling author who wore his celebrity with extraordinary grace comes a magnificently appealing book about teaching and about how one great storyteller found his voice.
Frank McCourt became an unlikely star when, at the age of sixty-six, he burst onto the literary scene with Angela's Ashes,...
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, mega-bestselling author who wore his celebrity with extraordinary grace comes a magnificently appealing book about teaching and about how one great storyteller found his voice.
Frank McCourt became an unlikely star when, at the age of sixty-six, he burst onto the literary scene with Angela's Ashes,...
Author
Language
English
Description
A #1 New York Times bestseller and the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning Angela's Ashes, this masterpiece from Frank McCourt tells of his American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur.
Frank McCourt's glorious childhood memoir, Angela's Ashes, has been loved and celebrated by readers everywhere for its spirit, its wit and its profound humanity. A tale of...
Frank McCourt's glorious childhood memoir, Angela's Ashes, has been loved and celebrated by readers everywhere for its spirit, its wit and its profound humanity. A tale of...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The internet as we know it is broken. Here's how we can seize back control of our lives from the corporate algorithms that have poisoned our digital information system and create a third-generation Internet that uplifts humanity--before it's too late"--
10) Angela's ashes
Series
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Born to Irish parents, McCourt endured a childhood of extreme poverty. He rose from humble beginnings to become a Pulitzer Prize winner. In "Angela's ashes", he recounts the heartbreaking stories and the soul-saving humor of his childhood.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Author Frank McCourt discusses the long history of pubs and explores some of the legendary drinking establishments as well as the beautiful sights of Dublin. Visits nearby attractions like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grafton Street, Jameson Distillery, Guinness Brewery and more.
12) Angela's ashes
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America.
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"More Irish immigrated to America than any other ethnic group. With humor, hopitality, and a flair, the Irish built upon their traditions, triumphed over adversity, and created an American legacy in their adopted land." --
Publisher
Brown Bag Flims
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Based on the children's book 'Angela And The Baby Jesus' by Frank McCourt, comes a funny, heartwarming, poignant story about the power of family and the innocent desire of a child to ensure everyone is safe, warm, and loved at Christmas time. --
