Essay --

Angelas Ashes was one of the most depressing books Ive ever read, yet I managed to laugh and cry as I read about Frank McCourts childhood entangled in poverty. Frank McCourt managed to provide a gripping narration from a childs point of view that is heartbreaking, vulgar at times, and humorous on his life of extreme poverty and dealing with his vexs alcoholic problems. This memoir took place during the Depression and World War II, but mainly in Ireland a country that is revolved around the Catholic Church, high unemployment rates, extreme poverty, and the curse of the Irish alcohol. Before proceeding, I would like to inform you that I will be discussing some things that might spoil the book, so proceed with caution. Frank was born in depression era New York, to an alcoholic father who spent most of his wages in the pub, and a become that was disgraced but desperate to take care of her family. The family eventually moved back to Ireland in hopes of a better life, but things got wo rse. Frank and his family continuously struggled with paucity and hunger as his father drift...