If you have read Angela’s Ashes, this book is a continuation of Frank McCourt‘s life after he leaves Ireland and moves to New York City and follows him through his various jobs (including the US military) he held as well as his years as a college student working towards a teaching degree.

Overall, ‘Tis is a good book and fairly enjoyable whether or not you have read Angela’s Ashes or not. I did feel as though this book was lacking the subtle humor that Angela’s Ashes had which was a great lose. Though Angela’s Ashes was quite a grim and sad story, it was written with some great humor that made the book very readable. ‘Tis, however, does not share this quality. There still is humor but I found this book to be very bleak at times. It wasn’t nearly as bleak as Angela’s Ashes would have been sans the humor but still, at times it was frustrating to read at times. However, I would still recommend it, especially if you enjoyed Angela’s Ashes.