Frank McCourt, a great writer and storyteller, died last night in New York(Manhattan). A few years ago I read Frank McCourt's book "'Tis: A Memoir" and was really impressed. I skipped his Pulitzer-Prize winning book "Angela's Ashes" for some reason and started reading "'Tis". I think at the time I was more interested in his life after he moved to New York. Suffice it to say that he did not have an easy time when he first arrived in Manhattan, but he eventually got a job as a school teacher, but never stopped dreamed about becoming a writer. If you ever get a chance to listen to any of his recorded interviews then don't pass up the chance. There is nothing like hearing a great Irish storyteller talking about his life. What a great life he managed to live, rising from a very impoverished beginning in Ireland to late success in New York. Definitely put him on your reading list.
