This is a book I have wanted to read forever. It just seemed like I never got around to it but I think this was the perfect time. In the past several years I have found a new author I like: Ken Bruen. He writes about the Irish guard and I love it. His style is fantastic and it prepared me for reading this book.
I don't know much about Ireland except for what I read in fiction books, but Frank McCourt's childhood certainly portrayed a view of Ireland that leaves the reader wondering how he survived it. He grew up in the 1930's and this book takes you thru his teen years and WWII.
He was the oldest of eight(?) children and became the man of the house once his father disappeared for good. The family's life struggles are unbelievable. I cannot even begin to tell you the things they endured. He did not want to end up like his father and was determined to get a job as soon as he turned 14. He worked in various places and saved his money so that he could return to America. This is where the book ends.
He has since written 2 more memoirs 'Tis and Teacher Man. I plan to read these in the near future.
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