Author : Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt was an acclaimed Irish-American writer and educator, best known for his poignant and evocative memoirs. Born on August 19, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, McCourt's family soon returned to their native Limerick, Ireland, where he suffered through an impoverished and challenging childhood—an experience he vividly recounts in his Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, "Angela's Ashes." Despite these hardships, McCourt's resilience led him back to the United States as a young man, where he ultimately became a dedicated teacher in New York City's public schools. His literary career, which only began in his mid-60s, brought him late but well-deserved recognition. In his works, including the bestselling follow-up 'Tis, McCourt's lyrical prose and wry humor illuminate the human spirit's capacity to endure and thrive against all odds.