Angela's Ashes, By Malachy R.

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The memoir begins with Frank, the author and narrator, looking back at the choice his parents made with regret. He believes they should never leave New York . He describes the way his parents met and how they now have five children. Their little sister Margaret dies and affects Frank’s parents extremely. With both parents neglecting the four other children, the friends and few relatives of the McCourts decide that they should return to their original country for the best. Once the McCourts return to Ireland on a steam ship they quickly realize that living here isn’t any better. Malachy Sr. tries to have his family live with his elderly parents, but they do not want to take them in. With nowhere to go they decide to go to Limerick to