Angela’s Ashes

Video Link:

https://spark.adobe.com/video/fQKw5M6gvcGkV

Brief Summary:

     Angela’s Ashes, by Frank Mccourt, is a memoir about the struggles an Irish family deals with. The McCourt family moves from New York back to Ireland after the death of Frank’s baby sister that leaves his mother depressed. At a young age, Frank has already witnessed the death of 3 of his siblings. With an alcoholic father who later abandons them, Frank is forced to grow up young as he is navigating life as it hits him over and over again. Though it sounds like a complete doom and gloom tale, there are ]constant hilarious moments to keep the reader from feeling too depressed.

My Thoughts:

         I first discovered this book in 8th grade in my teacher’s classroom library. There were a lot of inappropriate parts which attracted me to it because at that age of adolescence, you’re constantly seeking autonomy and something that feels more “grown” to you. I would not recommend this for elementary/ middle grades