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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Jeannette WallsSo good! The American girls version of Angela's Ashes except the dad sticks around. The writing is plain and simple, her tone frogiving, but nonetheless blunt and honest about her upbringing.
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Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
Anne LamottThis was my first book by Anne. It was good and made me want to buy her other books. Her stories are engaging, easy to read and witty. She's got some good spiritual insight as well. The only draw back is her stories sometimes feel rushed, like the ending comes out of no where.
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Teacher Man: A Memoir
Frank McCourtI couldnt stop reading this book once I picked it up. Frank McCourt is the master of memoir and he can make even teaching seem exciting and desirable. (Not that teaching isn't. I want to be a teacher). His stories are filled with his failures and how he tried his best to trach but just ended up telling about his poor childhood in Ireland. His kids loves him and he fills all his classes. He must've been doing something right...A must read- for teachers or anyone who wants a funny, person... (show more)
I couldnt stop reading this book once I picked it up. Frank McCourt is the master of memoir and he can make even teaching seem exciting and desirable. (Not that teaching isn't. I want to be a teacher). His stories are filled with his failures and how he tried his best to trach but just ended up telling about his poor childhood in Ireland. His kids loves him and he fills all his classes. He must've been doing something right...A must read- for teachers or anyone who wants a funny, personal and warm story (show less)
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