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Frank McCourt dies

gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
edited July 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
One of my very favorite writers passed away this evening.

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0 ... 33,00.html

Frank McCourt, who wrote Angela's Ashes, passed away after battling cancer and meningitis. I really feel like he was family. I haven't read a book in my lifetime that affected me the way Angela's Ashes did. And every time I make a long family road trip I pop in the audiotape. His other books were great too but Angela's Ashes will be what he was most remembered for, and it was his best book. If you've never read it you're doing yourself a disservice to not do so. I drank a Guinness tonight in your honor Frankie.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    teacher man really hit me in a place that i know is deep within my heart. that book, along w/ some other factors is why i am a teacher. thanks for your words, frank. you will be missed. rest in peace.
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  • dasvidanadasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,349
    Frank McCourt was one of the best story tellers of his generation. True genius.
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    My brother had him as an english teacher in HS in NYC. Was his big inspiration. He is now a English Professor in College. I know my brother is very upset this morning.

    I got to meet him once through him and he was as affable in person as he was in his books. I truly thank him for making me laugh and teaching us about growing up in difficult circumstances.

    A true treasure and he will be sadly missed.
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  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    Holy crap. that's tragic. Great writer.
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  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    He was one of my favorite writers and Angela's Ashes is one of my favorite books. RIP Frank :cry:
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  • PearlOfAGirlPearlOfAGirl Posts: 15,993
    :( R.I.P. Frank McCourt :(

    Wish you were here...
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,510
    Angela's Ashes is definitely in my Top 10.... maybe Top 5... RIP Frank. :cry:
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  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    RIP little Frankie.
    Loved Angela's Ashes....and the others.
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  • milarsomilarso Posts: 1,280
    They replayed an interview with him this morning on NPR's Fresh Air. I find it rare that a person who is a great writer is able to speak with that equal flair and eloquence that they are able to write with. McCourt could do that. Very neat interview.
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  • nfanelnfanel Posts: 2,558
    one of my favorite books and authors as well. was very sorry to hear this.
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