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'Tis
'Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt continues his life story in the brilliant, bestselling sequel to the million-selling Angela's Ashes. Angela's Ashes was a publishing phenomenon. Frank McCourt's critically acclaimed, lyrical memoir of his Limerick childhood won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics' Circle Award, the Royal Society of Literature Award and the Los Angeles Times Award amongst others, and rapidly became a word-of-mouth bestseller topping all charts worldwide for over two years. It left readers and critics alike eager to hear more about Frank McCourt's incredible, poignant life. 'Tis is the story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant with rotten teeth, infected eyes and no formal education to brilliant raconteur and schoolteacher. Saved first by a straying priest, then by the Democratic party, then by the United States Army, then by New York University -- which admitted him on a trial basis though he had no high school diploma -- Frank had the same vulnerable but invincible spirit at nineteen that he had at eight and still has today. And 'Tis is a tale of survival as vivid, harrowing, and often hilarious as Angela's Ashes. for himself. 'It is only the best storyteller who can so beguile his readers that he leaves them wanting more when he's done!McCourt proves himself one of the very best' (Newsweek). 'Tis blesses readers with another chapter of McCourt's story, but as it closes, they will want still more.
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PurpleyPumpkin
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I recall enjoying this book although not quite as much as the first in the series, Angela‘s Ashes.
#CoverLove #chair

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙🪑📚 4mo
Eggs 💙🪑🩶 4mo
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marleed
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I read Angela‘s Ashes nearly 25 years ago and his story is seared into my head and heart. I finally got to this and reading how he negotiated NYC as a 19–yr old with his strong brogue and red eyes immediately had me feeling as though I‘d finished his first book only a day prior. This was a great book to read on the Eve of St Patrick‘s Day!

kspenmoll I loved Angela‘s Ashes. Your review makes me want to pick up the tagged book. Only 19 & teaching in Brooklyn- wow. 3y
marleed @kspenmoll I guess Angela‘s Ashes was so emotional for me that I just never ventured to his follow up books fearing I‘d be a wreck for weeks to come. I did read a book written by his brother Malachi long ago who had a humorous narrative to his life experiences. Now I need to read Teacher Man! 3y
kspenmoll I was able to be at a reading Frank McCourt gave- I had him write a message to my 2 yr old son when he autographed his book. He gave an entertaining reading & he made you feel he had all the time in the world to spend with you. 3y
marleed @kspenmoll That is so cool - what a treasure! 3y
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Madelpadel
Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt

"The past is the past and it's dangerous to go back."

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Madelpadel
Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt

"The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know."

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reading_rainbow
'Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt
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Good morning and happy St Paddy‘s 🖤☕️🍀

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princesspeanutsmommy
'Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt
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Current audiobook

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Villo
Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt
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This is not as intensive as Angela‘s ashes but still funny. #2004

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Lmstraubie
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DocBrown
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Look what I scored at the Little Library at Jess Walter's house! Can't wait to see him tonight!

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Bookwormjillk
Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt
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Camping this weekend with my son's Cub Scout Pack. I thought I came without a book, but was very relieved to find this old copy of 'Tis in my bag. Now I'm tent reading. ⛺️

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Lmstraubie
Tis: A Memoir | Frank McCourt
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This is the only book on my shelf that is a #onewordtitle I guess I like wordy titles lol #riotgrams @bookriot

lynneamch Loved listening to this. That voice. That charm. ☘ 8y
Lmstraubie @lynneamch I read this so long ago. Knowing he read the audio book I will need to revisit it! 8y
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Bookwormjillk
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Gathered up all the books that have come in over the last month. I've got some reading to do! Any suggestions on where to start?

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wrenaymuhree
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I. LOVED. THIS. MEMOIR!!!!!! For #booktober day 11, one of the most heart-wrenching (& hilarious) pieces of NF I've read. A fantastic and worthy read about one young man's immigration experience. #memorablememoirs

RealLifeReading So good! 8y
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