McCourt, Frank
Angela's Ashes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007205233
- author:
- McCourt, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Frank McCourt's memoir of growing up in poverty-stricken New York and Ireland is a heart-wrenching and humorous account of his childhood. Born into a family struggling to cope with the hardships of poverty, McCourt recounts the difficulties he faced, including his father's drinking problems and the constant threat of financial ruin. Despite the overwhelming odds against him, McCourt's story is one of courage and survival, written with a distinctive humour and compassion that makes for a compelling read.
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