Marga Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Frank McCourt, my most recent favorite author, died today. I was hooked on him as soon as I began reading Angela's Ashes. I devoured the book, watched the movie, went on to 'Tis: A Memoir and Teacher Man. When he came to a bookstore near us, I took all three books (and my daughter who loved him, too) and went to hear him speak. He autographed all three and we had a short and sweet, and thoroughly "McCourt" chat. I am so sorry he is gone. I wasn't the only one who wanted to read more from him. Humble was his nature in public, which elevated his stature with me. Two substantive obituaries: Frank McCourt obituary Frank McCourt obituary Link to comment
vagansmom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Very sad to hear of Frank's passing. I knew him a little bit. He was very active in the local arts and spoke frequently at various functions I've been involved with throughout the years. He was a funny, funny, self-deprecating man, and a very generous one, taking a special interest in young local writers. We in this part of CT will miss him dearly. Link to comment
atm711 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 How sad. I will greatly miss him and his wonderful Irish wit. He was the quintessential New Yorker---he lived. at one time or another, in all of the five boroughs. Link to comment
dirac Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thank you for posting this sad news and the obits, Marga. He seems to have been a fine teacher. Link to comment
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