‘Tis is the story of Frank McCourt’s American journey from impoverished immigrant with rotten teeth, infected eyes and no formal education to brilliant raconteur and schoolteacher. Saved first by a straying priest, then by the Democratic party, then by the US Army, and then by New York University – which admitted him on a trial basis though he had no high school diploma – Frank had the same vulnerable but invincible spirit at nineteen that he had at eight and still has today. ‘Tis is a tale of survival.
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‘Tis
UK first edition hardback. Very nice, tight binding. Pages are slightly sun tanned, but in very nice condition. Cover spine is sun faded. Previous owners inscription on front end plate.
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| Dimensions | 155 × 240 mm |
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| Publisher | Flamingo |
| Publication date | 22/09/1999 |
| Edition | UK First Edition |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 9780002570800 |
| Language | English |
| Condition | Fine |