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Description

An entertaining memoir of a rollicking life in New York of an Irish immigrant.

The title is derived from the young Malachy's mishearing of the words 'amongst women' in Hail Mary.

Malachy McCourt, younger brother to Frank, had his childhood portrayed in the much loved best-selling book, Angela's Ashes. Here he tells the story of his own hell-raising days when he left Ireland and went in search of fame, fortune and fun in New York.

The Exuberance of the Irish lifestyle in New York is matched with the scenes of rollercoaster emotional life, and a fair amount of alcohol.

A MONK SWIMMING, the story of a life lived uproariously, is light-hearted and immensely readable, outrageous and comic



About the Author

Malachy McCourt, barman, actor, raconteur, is Frank's (Angela's Ashes) younger brother. He is married and lives in New York.



Reviews

'One of the funniest books I've ever read. Everyone should rush to buy it'
Irish News

'A drunken exhilarating version of the American dream'
The Observer

'One grows to like Mr McCourt for his honesty, sympathise with him for his struggle... and laugh and sweat with him when the authorities seem to be closing in... a funny, oddly winning book'
New York Times




Awards
Short-listed for Best of the Bestsellers 1998.



Book Information
ISBN 9780006531159
Author Malachy McCourt
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 190g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm

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