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'Tis: A Memoir
 

Tis: A Memoir

by Frank McCourt

The sequel to Frank McCourt's memoir of his Irish Catholic boyhood, Angela's Ashes, picks up the story in October 1949, upon his arrival in America. Though he was born in New York, the family had returned to Ireland due to poor prospects in the United States. Now back on American soil, this awkward 19-year-old, with his "pimply face, sore eyes, and bad teeth," has little in common with the... (read more)

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Jennifer B
  • Rated 5 stars

“I actually read this one before Angela's Ashes and fell in love with it as soon as I started the first page. Not quite as gripping and heart-wretching/warming as the first in the series but nonetheless a fantastic book!”

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jenn w
  • Rated 2 stars

“Not nearly as interesting as his first, very forgettable.”

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  • Rated 3.540216 stars
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  • Rated 4 stars
  

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  • Julia C

    julia c said:

    “The biggest advantage this book has is the author's true life experiences during different periods in history and multiple countries. It was certainly interesting and mostly entertaining, although without some of the spark of Angela's Ashes. An enjoyable read.”

    posted Sunday, May 11 2008
  • manikaghoshm

    manikaghoshm said:

    “I like the simple yet poignant style the author uses. Although I would rate the previous book higher in terms of content, innocence and imagery, this book too maintains the style, and a rare kind of humour of laughing at oneself. The family ties especially with his brothers is dealt beautifully. It brings to the fore the ravages of war and poverty that lesser mortals in a country like the US face. ”

    posted Monday, January 21 2008
  • manikaghoshm

    manikaghoshm said:

    “I like the simple yet poignant style the author uses. Although I would rate the previous book higher in terms of content, innocence and imagery, this book too maintains the style, and a rare kind of humour of laughing at oneself. The family ties especially with his brothers is dealt beautifully. It brings to the fore the ravages of war and poverty that lesser mortals in a country like the US face. ”

    posted Monday, January 21 2008
  • kristin a

    kristin a said:

    “i read this book about 4 or 5 years after i read angela's ashes and really enjoyed 'tis. i really enjoyed his outlook on ny and his perspective on people and how ppl act. ”

    posted Saturday, December 22 2007
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