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“I asked my dad what afflicted meant and he said 'Sickness son, and things that don't fit.'”

Quote by Frank McCourt

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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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