Richard Allen asked this question about Angela’s Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1):
Before reading it, I thought the title implied there would be some issue about what to do with Angela's ashes. But it has nothing to do with that, so why is it titled "Angela's Ashes"?
Jeanne Biebel During her pensive moments, Angela (Frank's mother) often stares into the ashes of the fire. Read the book, and you will get the deeper meaning to thi…moreDuring her pensive moments, Angela (Frank's mother) often stares into the ashes of the fire. Read the book, and you will get the deeper meaning to this.(less)
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