Les Cendres d'Angela

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Imbued with Frank McCourt's humor and compassion, this memoir begins with a reflection on his challenging childhood: "When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all." Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants and raised in Limerick's slums, Frank's life is marked by struggle. His mother, Angela, faces dire poverty as his father, Malachy, is often unemployed and spends what little money he earns on alcohol. Despite his father's irresponsibility, Malachy instills in Frank a love for storytelling, sharing tales of heroes like Cuchulain and the Angel on the Seventh Step. These stories become a lifeline for Frank amidst hardship. He endures extreme poverty, wearing rags for diapers, begging for food, and scavenging for coal to stay warm. Yet, he emerges with a voice full of eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. This memoir captures the essence of survival against the odds, revealing how storytelling and resilience can triumph over adversity. Frank McCourt's narrative is a testament to the human spirit, making this work a classic.