Independant Reading Blog#10: 'Tis - Ability to Relate to the Story

Frank McCourt's memoir 'Tis is not supposed to be a book we can relate to, I think. The singular experiences of this young Irish gentleman are experiences only possible in a time long gone. We today are likely not able to understand McCourt's predicaments and problems. We may, however, be able understand the motives, emotions, or desires, as they are fairly human. He speaks of wanting to move up in life, of wanting sex, or womanly company at least, and of wanting to fit in. These are all human feelings that we can relate to, however, McCourt's specific experiences can hardly be related to for the average person, as they are so far from what we have experienced. However, this most certainly does not detract from the entertainment and enjoyability of 'Tis. It is a superbly written book, and well worth the read.