Description
Frank McCourt's triumphant return to the page finds him arriving in America in 1949, a young man armed with little more than a dream and the lingering shadows of his impoverished Irish childhood. Navigating the bustling, often indifferent landscape of New York, he grapples with prejudice, dead-end jobs, and the stark contrast between his own struggles and the perceived ease of American life. Yet, through the lens of McCourt's signature wit and unflinching honesty, even the bleakest moments are imbued with a profound humanity and a resilient spirit. This powerful memoir chronicles a difficult but ultimately hopeful journey toward self-discovery and the pursuit of education, revealing the enduring strength of the human will to overcome adversity.
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hardcover
Scribner
Published Sep 21, 1999
335 pages
ISBN: 9780684848785
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Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for 'Tis by Frank McCourt.