A Monk Swimming.
by McCourt, Malachy
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0007116837
- ISBN 13
- 9780007116836
- Seller
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Annandale, New South Wales, Australia
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Synopsis
A Monk Swimming (1998) is a memoir by Malachy McCourt. It is about McCourt's life in Limerick, Ireland and what he experienced when he came to America. The book recounts the journey and the many obstacles that McCourt had to overcome. After first working as a longshorman laborer, he was able to open a successful Manhattan tavern frequented by entertainment celebrities, and appeared on television talk shows, although neglecting his wife and child.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookhome Sydney (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30965
- Title
- A Monk Swimming.
- Author
- McCourt, Malachy
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Reprint ed.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0007116837
- ISBN 13
- 9780007116836
- Publisher
- Harper / HarperCollins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2001
- Keywords
- biography, autobiography, society, celtic, ireland, united states
- Bookseller catalogs
- CELTIC;
Terms of Sale
Bookhome Sydney
Parcels posted within Australia by Australia Post. Overseas parcels from Australia posted by Air Mail with full tracking (about 10 to 30 days delivery, but delays in post possible). Expertly wrapped. Genuine guarantee. We request extra postage for heavy books.
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