A Monk Swimming
by McCourt, Malachy
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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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir (Signed)
by Malachy McCourt
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- 1998
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New York, NY: Hyperion Books, 1998. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover, As New - . Ivory boards with black cloth spine, blue lettering on spine. Binding tight. Pages clean. 290 pages. SIGNED IN PERSON BY AUTHOR on first title page in blue ink "Blessings Malachy McCourt". Dust… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir
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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir (LARGE PRINT)
by McCourt, Malachy
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- 1998
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Rockland, MA: Wheeler Pub Inc, 1998. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Type: Hardback Large Print Edition set in 16 pt Plantin. Hardcover Book and Jacket in Fine Condition. Malachy McCourt builds on the story of his early life as told in "Angela's Ashes" by his brother Frank. Here he tells his vivid, raucous, whimsical… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Monk Swimming
by Malachy McCourt
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- 1999
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Harpercollins Pub Ltd. Good. 5.08 x 0.79 x 7.8 inches. Paperback. 1999. 310 pages. Cover worn.<br>A Monk Swimming [Paperback] McCourt, Ma lachy . Item Price
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A Monk Swimming
by McCourt, Malachy
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- 1998
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New York: Hyperion, 1998. BR4 - An advance reading copy paperback book in very good condition that has some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Includes a laid in promotional typewritten letter from the editor. A Monk Swimming is sure to be loved by the millions who loved Angela's Ashes, by Irish-Americans, and by all lovers of a good… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir
by McCOURT, Malachy
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New York: Hyperion, 1998. Hardcover. Small 4to. Black cloth spine and cream paper over boards, pictorial dust jacket. 290pp. Near fine/near fine. Tight and nice first edition of this memoir by the noted Irish-born actor, brother of Frank "Angela's Ashes" McCourt. Boldly inscribed and signed by the author in black ballpoint on the title page: "To Owen / Blessings… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir
by McCOURT, Malachy
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New York: Hyperion, 1998. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. 290pp. Scattered foxing on page edges and boards, very good in a very good dustwrapper with light internal foxing. Item Price
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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir
by McCourt, Malachy
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A MONK SWIMMING
by Malachy McCourt
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- 1998
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New York: Hyperion. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786863986 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. ; Signed by Author on the title page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 290 pages . Item Price
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Monk Swimming, A: A Memoir
by McCourt, Malachy
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- 1999
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Sydney, Australia: Pan Macmillian Australia, 1999. Book. Good. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softcover, reprint, 260gms, 290 pages. In 1952, travelling steerage, Malachy McCourt, younger brother of Angela's Ashes author Frank, left a childhood of poverty in Limerick, Ireland, heading for the promise of New York. This is the story of what he brought with… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Monk Swimming
by Mccourt, Malachy
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A Monk Swimming
by Mccourt, Malachy
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- 1998
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Hyperion, New York, 1998. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Near Fine. Signed by Author. Dust Jacket is in near-fine condition, without tears or chips. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literature & Literary; Signed by Author. ISBN: 0786863986. ISBN/EAN: 9780786863983. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 286. . … Read more about this item Item Price
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A MONK SWIMMING: A Memoir
by McCourt, Malachy
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A Monk Swimming
by Malachy McCourt
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- 1999
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Picador. Very Good. 21 x 13.8 cm. Paperback. 1999. 290 pages. <br>The memoirs of Malachy McCourt who left a childhoo d of poverty in Ireland to live in New York where he carved out a colourful career as a writer and actor - The story of his early life was told in Angela's ashes, by his brother Frank… Read more about this item Item Price
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Monk Swimming, A
by McCourt, Malachy
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HarperCollins. Used - Acceptable. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows significant signs of wear. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Monk Swimming
by Mccourt, Malachy
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- 1998-05-27
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A Monk Swimming: A Memoir
by Malachy McCourt
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- 1999
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Pan Macmillan, Sydney, Australia, 1999. Medium Trade Paperback. Good. Medium Trade Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pan Macmillan, Sydney, Australia, 1999. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0330361546. ISBN/EAN: 9780330361545. Inventory No: 08070052.. 9780330361545 Item Price
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A Monk Swimming
by McCourt, Malachy
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- 1998
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A Monk Swimming
by Mccourt, Malachy
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- 1998-05-26
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Hyperion, 1998-05-26. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x6x9. Signed by Author. Signed by author. Stated first edition. Hardcover. Light rubbing to boards and dust jacket. Binding square and tight. No highlighting, notation, or remainder marks. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores. Item Price
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A Monk Swimming
by Malachy McCourt
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