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Tis, the sequel to Angela's Ashes, falls a tad short of the genius found in the first book. With that said, Tis still deserves a "recommend highly" review. McCourt's story contains raw emotion and powerful human experieinces all interlaced with his wry sense of humor. The author also provides listeners with a special treat as he personally narrates the book in his rich but easy going Irish brogue. If you liked Angela's Ashes, you will also enjoy Tis. I suggest that you read the autobiographical stories in order, Angela's Ashes and then Tis.
Heard alot of good things about Frank McCourt and his writing, but I just couldn't get through all the swearing. It started off with a trickle and then turned into a deluge. Got to a point where I couldn't stand it any longer.
He is as good and pure story teller as we have around today. The fact that he tells "real" stories from his own past make it all the more lovable. And his accent is the BEST. JUST GREAT
After listening to Angela's Ashes and appreciating the life, dreams and humor of Frank McCourt seeking a better life in America's promised land I was eager to download 'Tis to learn where Frank's life adventures took him. He is a remarkable individual with a keen storytelling way about him.
I thought this was very funny...so much better than book 1 that he wrote. I highly recommend this book.
Although I can't argue that Frank McCourt is an exceptional writer, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his voice, I found this book a bit depressing, and wished I had rented the abridged version, instead of the 12 unabridged CDs. It seems that whenever Frank desired and worked very hard for something (a better job, an education, a girl), he seemed never satisfied with what he had. It just went on and on with many unhappy experiences, and only a few snatches of humor and happiness. I'll have to think long and hard before I decide if Angela's Ashes is worth my time.
The author transports you into his world, fraught with difficulties and mini-triumphs. His narrative is often funny and irreverent, at times seems sad but unsentimental... read in his delicious accent it was an absolute delight.
Wonderful book - excellent story telling and loved the way Frank narrated - his impersonations were hilarious and entertaining. I was almost sad when it ended....
Tis is a most entertaining but sad book. I wish Frank McCourt was a bit more tolerant of his mother's weaknesses. I think he would be happier. He neglects to cover his own failures, most importantly his own marriage, with the same degree of harshness he dishes out to his mother. She made a bad choice in a mate and her marriage failed; he made a good choice and still his marriage failed. He is very successful professionally and a failure personnally.
Although I could easily relate to much of his Irish truths I found the book less than likable. There was to much swearing(I swear as much as the next person, but this was over the top). Sorry Frank McCourt.
"Frank McCourt was born in 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, to Irish immigrant parents; grew up in Limerick, Ireland, and returned to America in 1949. For thirty years he taught in various New York City high schools, including Stuyvesant, and in city colleges. He lives with his wife, Ellen, in New York City and Connecticut."