Tis: A Memoir
by Frank McCourt
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Author: Frank McCourtEdition: Paperback
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Published: 2000-08-28
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 368
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Book Review: 'Tis worth the read
Summary: 5 Stars
A great follow-up to Angela's Ashes. McCourt is a strange dichotomy, very self-conscious of his appearance and paranoid of what others think, driven and doing what he has to do to survive in New York City. One of the more poignant moments in the book is when he smuggles a lemon meringue pie into the movie theater, both funny and sad. McCourt excels at painting a broad tapestry of his insecurities and the peculiarities of others. Something that no doubt comes from having to suffer through starvation and utter poverty as a child.
Summary of Tis: A Memoir
Frank McCourt's sequel to his Pulitzer Prize winning memoir Angela's Ashes, focussing on the "great country", America.'Tis a blessing that the author narrates his own work. McCourt follows up his Audie Award-winning performance in Angela's Ashes with another brilliant reading as he chronicles his return to post-World War II New York. Like all good storytellers, McCourt has good stories to tell; 'Tis pulses with grim adversity and quiet triumphs--character-shaping moments that gain the listener's empathy. What makes McCourt a great storyteller is his ability to give these moments just the right amount of humor and perspective. His lyrical tones are wise but not weary; he's survived life's challenges to tell his tale. And while it may be trite to credit McCourt's verbal skills to his Irish heritage, these war stories were undoubtedly polished amongst friends in the pubs. 'Tis is Grammy material, and a perfect example of how an author's voice can enhance the written word. (Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes) --Rob McDonald
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