Angela's Ashes (the book)

"Angela's Ashes" is a memoir by Frank McCourt, chronicling his impoverished childhood in Limerick, Ireland, during the 1930s and 1940s. The narrative details his experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family marked by his father's alcoholism and his mother's struggles to provide for her children. Despite the hardships, McCourt captures moments of joy, resilience, and humor. The book explores themes of poverty, family, and the pursuit of hope amidst adversity, ultimately highlighting the power of storytelling and memory. Its poignant, vivid prose earned it the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 1997.