Litwit Lounge discussion

I'm sure by now that most of you are aware that Frank McCourt of Angela's Ashes fame passed away on the July 19th; he had meningitis and was also battling melanoma. Read more here: McCourt

This is just somewhat of a reflection of his: Frank McCourt had wisdom to look back

My own reflection of the book is somewhat similar to a love/hate relationship as well. In fact, I still have trouble rating Angela's Ashes when asked how much I liked it or when I added it to my Goodreads list of books read. I will say this, it is an unforgettable story of the dregs of Irish poverty, Catholicism, prejudice and oppression. It was written in such a style that I could not help but keep turning the pages. However, when the movie was on TV a few months ago, I found myself unable to continue watching it.

I had no desire to watch the film after reading the book. Only McCourt's wit and flashes of humour kept me reading the book--otherwise it was something of an ordeal.