“Andy says, I don't understand how they can give loans to people who want to spend two weeks lying on the sand at the goddam Jersey shore and then turn down a woman with three kids hanging on by her fingernails.”
Book:Tis: A Memoir
Quote by Frank McCourt
Work
Tis: A Memoir
This memoir offers a candid look into the author's life story, exploring personal triumphs, challenges, and growth through various life stages. more
Author
Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt was an Irish-American author and teacher. His works, written in the form of memoirs, recounted his experiences growing up in Ireland and the United States, particularly his impoverished life in Brooklyn, New York. McCourt's writing is known for its humor and profound social insight. more
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