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Publisher's Summary
Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, movingly read in his own voice, bears all the marks of a classic. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents, Frank was later raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. His mother, Angela, had no money to feed her children since Frank's father, Malachy, rarely worked, and when he did, he drank his wages. Angela's Ashes is the story of how Frank endured - wearing shoes repaired with tires, begging for a pig's head for Christmas dinner, and searching the pubs for his father - a tale he relates with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness.
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"I'd listened to the audiobook which was read by Frank McCourt himself and vibrates with humor, heart, passion, and nostalgia..." (Roger Ebert)
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-19
ABRIDGED
I’m really mad, I didn’t realize this was an abridged version since it didn’t say it anywhere!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-19-18
ABRIDGED VERSION
I downloaded this audiobook because I was assigned to read Angela’s Ashes for an AP Lang assignment. I thought it would be easier to follow along with the book by listening to it but was confused when the reader skipped over parts. I was disappointed when I realized this is a shortened version, and I wasted my first free book on this. I wish it would’ve been made clear this is an abridged version before I got it.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- nonesuch
- 04-16-19
Doesn’t get better
Frank McCourt knows how to write a story and even better, reads it like you. ‘Re right there telling’ it to you in an Irish pub.
A winner. Don’t pas this one up!
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- jennifer Lewis
- 10-09-18
Book Report
I had one day to finish reading this book and audible helped me finished it and complete my book report.
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- Danny V.
- 01-20-18
The Voice
I really enjoyed it. The author reading it with his accent really puts in place and time. I will be watching the movie next.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-17-18
not to bad.
there are multiple people reading the book, wich is not my favoriate. Well written and good story all in all.
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- Eileen P. Petrillo
- 06-26-17
Beautifully told story
So sorry I didn't read this book years ago. I cried and laughed. You could feel and see Frank's descriptions so vividly...
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- Amazon Customer
- PEARL RIVER, NY, US
- 04-14-17
compelling read
Poignant story of harsh poverty told with lyrical Irish wit and courage..in simplicity..through a young man's eyes and words
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- kojak
- 02-03-14
Amazing stories from an incredible storyteller
Where does Angela's Ashes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I think this is the best audiobook I've listened to.
What did you like best about this story?
McCourt's stories of his childhood in the U.S. and Ireland bring up so many different emotions, sometimes simultaneously. I laughed so much, despite the tales of sadness and despair.
What about Frank McCourt’s performance did you like?
He is (or was) a master storyteller. I loved that he sang the songs and did the various voices. Listening to this was like stumbling into a pub and sitting next to McCourt as he recounts his life.
Any additional comments?
Everyone should listen to this audiobook, even if you've read the print version. Each is amazing in its own way. I was so sad when the book was over that I immediately downloaded 'Tis, which picks up after Angela's Ashes.
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- Kfam27
- 11-23-16
ABRIDGED VERSION
What disappointed you about Angela's Ashes?
I guess its my own fault but I did not realize this was an abridged version. I was so disappointed. 15+ hours down to 4.5.
0 of 3 people found this review helpful