Tag: memoirs

Elie Wiesel Coming To Illinois State University

Sep 16, 2008

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Scott William Foley

in Opinions/Editorials

I am incredibly excited to announce Elie Wiesel is coming to Illinois State University! Mr. Wiesel has written many works, but his book Night seems to resonate the most profoundly among people. I’ve taught Night on several occasions and recommended it to multitudes; I’ve never had anyone express disappointment in the book and many even reported their…
Teacher Man by Frank McCourt – A Book Review

Aug 26, 2008

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by

Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

I avoided this book like the plague for as long as I could until my brother-in-law bought it for me last Christmas. Many people told me I would love it because it was basically my life (without the illicit behavior, of course), which is why I tried to keep away. However, my loyalty to my…
This Boy’s Life: A Memoir by Tobias Wolff – A Book Review

Aug 26, 2008

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by

Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

This book proved a superb read. In all seriousness, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I do so because, beyond his instinctive narrative style that both captivates and delights, Wolff substantiates the hard and fast rule in life that no matter how difficult of a childhood, one can always improve upon oneself. Wolff is…
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt – A Book Review

Apr 7, 2008

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Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

For some reason, and I don’t know why, I had it in my head that Angela’s Ashes was about Frank McCourt and his brothers returning to Ireland as adults and fumbling about as they tried to decide how to dispose of their cremated mother’s ashes. It’s not. Angela’s Ashes is actually a memoir essentially detailing…

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Tag: memoirs

Elie Wiesel Coming To Illinois State University

Teacher Man by Frank McCourt – A Book Review

This Boy’s Life: A Memoir by Tobias Wolff – A Book Review

Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt – A Book Review

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