Angela's Ashes is a memoir given to us by
Frank McCourt, a praised Pulitzer Prize winner. It is a detailed story about poverty both in American and in Ireland (where Frank grew up). He covers topics such as death, hunger, childhood, coming-of-age, and, perhaps most important to the text set, overcoming adversity. In the end, Frank makes it to America, which was his ultimate goal as he worked hard and studied harder. The reader follows Frank's journey-- they may mourn with him as he loses family members, and may rejoice with him when he finally gets on the boat to America. He writes honestly, and leaves nothing to the imagination. Beautifully written, the memoir presents educational value as well as life lessons for students.
Note: This novel has a movie version, which would be a helpful supplement after reading the book.
Frank McCourt, a praised Pulitzer Prize winner. It is a detailed story about poverty both in American and in Ireland (where Frank grew up). He covers topics such as death, hunger, childhood, coming-of-age, and, perhaps most important to the text set, overcoming adversity. In the end, Frank makes it to America, which was his ultimate goal as he worked hard and studied harder. The reader follows Frank's journey-- they may mourn with him as he loses family members, and may rejoice with him when he finally gets on the boat to America. He writes honestly, and leaves nothing to the imagination. Beautifully written, the memoir presents educational value as well as life lessons for students.
Note: This novel has a movie version, which would be a helpful supplement after reading the book.