Frank Mc Court schreibt über seine arme, katholische Kindheit in Irland. So tragisch dieses Leben auch war, schafft er es mit Charme und Humor, dem Ganzen die Schwere zu nehmen. Die Geschichte fesselt einen von Anfang an und bleibt durchgehend spannend und unterhaltsam. Zurück bleibt man mit mehr Demut und Dankbarkeit für all das was für uns so selbstverständlich ist. Ein grandioser Roman, der auch sehr gut verfilmt wurde. Auf jeden Fall eines der besten Bücher die ich gelesen habe.
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Imbued with Frank McCourt's humor and compassion, this memoir begins with a reflection on a miserable childhood, particularly the struggles of an Irish Catholic upbringing. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants, Frank is raised in the slums of Limerick, where his mother, Angela, struggles to feed her children due to his father, Malachy’s, irresponsible behavior and drinking. Despite his father's failings, Malachy instills in Frank a love for storytelling, sharing tales of heroes and angels that spark Frank's imagination. Living in dire poverty, Frank endures hardships such as wearing rags for diapers, begging for food, and scavenging for coal to keep warm. Yet, he survives these challenges with resilience, demonstrating remarkable eloquence and forgiveness in recounting his experiences. Through vivid storytelling, McCourt captures the essence of his childhood, transforming suffering into a narrative filled with humor and hope. This memoir stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the human spirit, marking it as a classic work that resonates deeply with readers.
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Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1997
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Eine Kindheit in Irland vor ca. 100 Jahren, aus heutiger Sicht schockierend, aber lesenswert. Und im Anschluß auch das Folgebuch "Tag und Nacht und auch im Sommer" unbedingt lesen.
- Titel
- Angela's Ashes
- Untertitel
- A Memoir of a Childhood
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Frank McCourt
- Verlag
- Harper Collins
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1997
- Einband
- Andere
- ISBN10
- 0001053094
- ISBN13
- 9780001053090
- Reihe
- Frank McCourt
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Wahre Geschichten, Biografien, Familie, Autobiografien & Memoiren, USA, Erinnerungen, Verfilmt, Irland, Amerika, Kindheit, Alkohol, Armut, Alkoholismus, Hunger, 30er Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts, 40er Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts, Pulitzer-Preis, Limericks
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1996
- Originaltitel
- Angela's Ashes
- Bewertung
- 4,15 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Imbued with Frank McCourt's humor and compassion, this memoir begins with a reflection on a miserable childhood, particularly the struggles of an Irish Catholic upbringing. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants, Frank is raised in the slums of Limerick, where his mother, Angela, struggles to feed her children due to his father, Malachy’s, irresponsible behavior and drinking. Despite his father's failings, Malachy instills in Frank a love for storytelling, sharing tales of heroes and angels that spark Frank's imagination. Living in dire poverty, Frank endures hardships such as wearing rags for diapers, begging for food, and scavenging for coal to keep warm. Yet, he survives these challenges with resilience, demonstrating remarkable eloquence and forgiveness in recounting his experiences. Through vivid storytelling, McCourt captures the essence of his childhood, transforming suffering into a narrative filled with humor and hope. This memoir stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the human spirit, marking it as a classic work that resonates deeply with readers.