(completed November 2004)

I listened to the book on tape, so it was somewhat abridged. I think I missed something by not reading the book. I hope to sometime.

Ben told me ahead of time that everyone else thought the book was sad, but he found it funny. I listened to the story from this perspective, and it really was hilarious. I don’t think McCourt is trying to make the reader feel sorry for him, but to explain the humor of his hardships.