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'Tis: A Memoir
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Frank McCourt's glorious childhood memoir, Angela's Ashes, has been loved and celebrated by listeners everywhere for its spirit, its wit and its profound humanity. And now we have 'Tis, the story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur. Frank lands in New York at nineteen, in the company of a priest he meets on the boat. He gets a job at the Biltmore Hotel, where he immediately encounters the vivid hierarchies of this "classless country," and then is drafted into the army and is sent to Germany to train dogs and type reports. It is Frank's incomparable voice -- his uncanny humor and his astonishing ear for dialogue -- that renders these experiences spellbinding.When Frank returns to America in 1953, he works on the docks, always revisiting what everyone tells him, that men and women who have dreamed and toiled for years to get to America should "stick to their own kind" once they arrive. Somehow, Frank knows that he should be getting an education, and though he left school at fourteen, he talks his way into New York University. There, he falls in love with the quintessential Yankee, long-legged and blond, and tries to live his dream. But it is not until he starts to teach -- and to write -- that Frank finds his place in the world. The same vulnerable but invincible spirit that captured the hearts of listeners in Angela's Ashes comes of age. |
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Dimensions: Length: 1" Width: 5" Height: 6"
Weight: 0.4 lbs.
Binding CD
Release Date Mar 10, 2009
Publisher Simon & Schuster
ISBN 0743581520
EAN 9780743581523
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 | A very enjoyable read! Jan 9, 2010 |
| I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Tis. I appreciated Frank McCourt's candor about his own shortcomings. He does not sugarcoat any of his experiences and his life was clearly difficult when he first arrived in New York City with no high school education. However, he never feels sorry for himself; there is a lightness and a sense of humour to his descriptions of hardship, much like in Angela Ashes. My one criticism is McCourt's habit of constantly repeating things that he wrote earlier in the book. While I understand that this is a stylistic theme, I think it should have been used much more sparingly. 'Tis is nowhere as good as Angela's Ashes, but it has its merits and is definitely worth reading. | | |  | Okay. He Did His Best Jan 4, 2010 |
| I wasn't expecting anything. It's difficult to follow up on something as powerful as Angela's Ashes. But then again, he had the opportunity, so why not do it? Most authors will tell you how hard it is to follow up on a hit. It was still entertaining. | | |  | Even better than Angela's Ashes Nov 25, 2009 |
I really enjoyed "Angela's Ashes," and like this book even more. You basically could combine the two into one big book, as one is just a continuation of the other. Both are written in McCourt's unique style and both are a pleasure to read. I think "Tis" gets the extra star from me because, whereas "Angela's Ashes" really kept you feeling bad for the boy throughout, "Tis" is a story of hope and promise. Much happens to Frankie McCourt once he gets to the U.S. and the life he leads here keep you both interested and wondering just how he would be able to turn his fortunes for the better.
This, as was "Angela's Ashes," is a very honest book. In no way does McCourt attempt to cover up his flaws or missteps. In no way does he try to paint himself a hero. You get the real deal here, and many times I found myself closely relating to what he was thinking at any given moment.
I highly recommend this book. | | | | Continues the McCourt Story - Oct 19, 2009 |
This is the story of Frank's journey from impoverished immigrant teacher. He arrives in New York city at age 19, accompanied by a priest he met on the boat. The priest gets Frank a job at the Biltmore Hotel cleaning the lobby; unfortunately, he also tries to take sexual advantage of Frank. Frank gets drafted and is sent to Germany to train guard dogs; then just when he is succeeding and getting along well with his dog, Frank is sent to type reports. Returning to the U.S. in 1953 he works on the docks, then a few office jobs, back to the docs, and finally talks his way into NYU after realizing his main interest is in literature. (Frank never attended high school, was put on probation.) There he meets his (first) wife, studies while working (also has G.I. Bill), and bootstraps himself from unawareness of numerous big words.
Finishing his degree in 1957, its off to find a job - hindered at first by his Irish brogue. A daughter is born, though its obvious his marriage is not on the most solid ground. Frank returns to Ireland and his parents several times during the book, and they come to America to visit as well. Frank's brothers also join him in America. "Tis" ends with the deaths of Frank's parents and his return for his father's funeral, taking his daughter with.
Throughout this and all McCourt's books the underlying dislike of Protestants vs. Catholics simmers, as well as the unhappy relationship between his mother and generally drunk father. Tragic relationships, with good outcomes. | | | | Interesting memoir Oct 17, 2009 |
| 'TIS is a much more interesting book than Angela's Ashes. The pace lends itself to a faster read, where Angela seemed to get bogged down at times. It still does not use quotations for dialogue, which is often tiresome to read, but does add to his literary style. Having read Teacher Man first, it feels like a step back, but it does give interesting insight into what makes us who we are. | | | Write your own review about 'Tis: A Memoir
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