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Angela’s Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1)
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Countless memoirs have been published recently, yet Angela's Ashes stands out. What makes this memoir so unique and compelling?


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Despite the McCourts' horrid poverty, mind-numbing starvation, and devastating losses, Angela's Ashes is not a tragic memoir. In fact, it is uplifting, triumphant even. How does McCourt accomplish this?


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Irish songs and lyrics are prominently featured in Angela's Ashes. How do these lyrics contribute to the unique voice of this memoir? How does music affect Frank's experiences? How do you think it continues to influence his memories of his childhood?


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