Frank McCourt
1930–2009 (age 79)
Biography
Frank McCourt shared his childhood with the world through memoirs that brought humor and grace to even the toughest days of growing up in Ireland. His lyrical voice and relentless honesty turned Angela's Ashes into a bestseller and allowed readers everywhere to connect with his journey.
He later guided students in the craft of writing, passing on the values of perseverance and compassion that shaped his own life.