A Long Stone's Throw is the autobiography of Alphie McCourt. He's the youngest brother of Frank (Angela's Ashes) McCourt and Malachy (A Monk Swimming) McCourt. Both older brothers have written memoirs detailing their impoverished upbringing in Ireland and immigration to the United States and Alphie adds his voice to the memories.
You can listen to an excerpt here and read my review here.
Courtesy of Hachette Books, I have three audiobook copies to giveaway! Simply comment to be entered! Extra entry for linking. Open to both Canada and the US - no po boxes please. Ends Monday Feb. 9/09 at 6 pm EST.
116 comments:
I do most of my reading while at the Gold’s gyms in Boston they make my work out easier, while keeping me entertained at the same time.
I love Frank McCourt's books. Count me in for an entry. :)
Valorie
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I also posted a link on my blog.
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I would love to be entered!
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Please enter me! I've posted a link in my sidebar!
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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I would enjoy this book for I'm familiar with the A. Ashes story...I bet this is a good one!
I'm also trying to grow my audio book collection so winning this would be awesome!!
Thanks so much,
Darby
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sounds intriguing thanks for the giveaway minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net
really sounds interesting!
Please enter me in too :)
This sounds like a wonderful book! I'd love to win!
Thanks
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fabulous - I'd love to win :)
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I've posted this on Win A Book. No need to enter the contest.
Would love to win this for my mom, she used to love to read but her eyesight does not even allow her to read large print books, she listens to them on tape/cd now and REALLY enjoys this.
thanks for the contest.
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I loved audiobooks, so count me in. Thanks.
I like listening to audiobooks while I'm doing housework or laundry. As an Irish decendant, I would be most interested in reading this book.
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I listen to audiobooks while driving to/from work each day. It really helps the time go by quickly. Count me in for the contest. Thanks!
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I would love a chance to win this one. tonigomez at surewest dot net
I loved Angela's Ashes and would like to read this as well.
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I hope I can win this great book!
Thanks this book sounds really interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I loved his brothers books and would love a chance to win this audio book and complete the trio
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I love audiobooks. Thanks for your review.
I just love those Irish writers! Please enter me in the contest and I am putting up a link on my blog. Thanks!
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My ipod is loaded with audiobook for the gym and knitting.
seems like all the McCourts are writing these days!
I love audiobooks and this one looks very interesting. Please enter my name in your draw. Thanks!
I would very much love an audio book. I have read all of Frank McCourt's books so I'm with ya on this one! Thanks!
This sounds like an audio I would like - Irish accent and biography. I like to add those to my regular reading genres!
I have never listened to an audio but I would like to.
Hope I win.
Barb
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Love to have this
Thanks,
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What a lovely giveaway..please enter me!!
I would love an entry!
I follow your blog. Thank you!
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I love audio books while I am busy at the computer, busy doing housework, busy exercising. I would love to win this audio book!!
love to enjoy this one
This would be a great book to share with my English as a Second Language adult students.
Thank you,
Diane Baum
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I'd love to win!
Would love to win this for my husband! He listens to audiobooks during his commute.
Highly recommended.
I have been listening to audiobooks during my commute, making the time I spend in my car enjoyable and relaxing. I would like to listen to this one; hopefully it's as good as Frank McCourt's.
Loved Angela's Ashes and would love to listen to the other brother's story as well. Count me in for this audiobook.
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Loved Angela's Ashes and would love to listen to the other brother's story as well. Count me in for this audiobook.
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I love to listen to audio books while I walk
I'd love to win this audio book. Please enter me in your giveaway.
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Good luck to all
Listening to an audio book is something I like to do in the evenings to relax. I'd love to have this one.
great prize...would love to win
THANKS
I would like this.
Love to read. Love all sorts of book, would love the chance to win this book.
would love to read this, amazing family
I just love his work
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I'm a fan of the McCourts and love to listen to audiobooks in the car, so this would be great!
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This would be nice to listen to in my car.
Nora
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i love angela's ashes. i'd love to read this book
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how fun
Ah, and couldn't I listen all day to a writer/reader with an Irish brogue. I'd love to have a copy of this.
I would love to check this compelling audio book out. I think books unlock magical worlds!
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I am a big fan of audio books. I play them in my car and on my Bose Wave at home.
love to win this
This looks interesting.
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Please enter this bookworm. jelly15301@gmail.com
I've read Frank McCourt and it would be interesting to read his brother's take on things. Thanks for the giveaway.
I read Angela's Ashes, and loved it! I would love to hear more about this family.
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Christina - xristya@rock.com - I've read both of Frank McCourt's novels and am looking for his book on being a teacher (what a long road to finally being able to write when he retired from teaching!) but have not read either of his brothers' books and would be particularly curious to read this one!
Sounds like a good book.
Frank's work was good, would like to hear Alphie's view.
I listen to books while driving and working out so I would enjoy Alphie McCort's book
I loved the McCourt's books, didn't know his brother was an author too, should be interesting.
I love Frank's books. I've read Malachy's book, so I'd love to hear Alphie's perspective.
I'd love to win this audiobook
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want to win this
Sounds like a very interesting book. I would love a chance to win
Nice giveaway. Count me in on this one.
since my eyes have gotten worse, i prefer AUDIO books!!!
I'm ready to read this.
Looks like a really good book!
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I have yet to listen to an audio book I am such an avid reader I guess its just hard to change. Maybe this will give me the chance to try. Thanks
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd really like to listen to this one. I've listened to two of Frank's books, and they were great. I listened to Malachy's book, and I thought he was way too full of himself. It'd be interesting to see which way this brother tells his story.
I want A Long Stone's Throw !
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I've missed the McCourts! Can't wait to read this.
Please enter me into the contest.
I love the Audiobooks and would love a copy of A Long Stone's Throw by Alphie McCourt
Amy (amyinkamloops *AT* gmail.com)
Anna
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My husband and I live by audiobooks.
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Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.
He's a great author. Please enter me in your great giveaway.
Looks like a good book
This would be great for long drives. Certainly sounds like a great story.
Happy Weekend!
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I listened to the excerpt and it sounds like a good story. Thanks for the sweep. Alan
I love the books of the other McCourt brothers!
i love audio books. they make the daily commute more interesting
I listen to audi books when I'm lifting weights or walking inside.
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Looks like a great book, thanks for the chance to win.
Please enter me. Thanks!
I bet this would be good! I love Frank McCourt's books, so I'm sure I would love this one, written by his brother. Thanks for having the contest!
would love to win the book con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
I love audio books on long drives.
I would love to win and listen to this!
Thank you!
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Please count me in! I'd love to win this audiobook!
I listen to audio book in my car on the way to work. This book sounds interesting.
I have read Frank's book Angela's
Ashes.Great book,it was enlightening.I would love to read his brother's book.Please enter me
and thanks
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Audio books are a great way to make commuting time fly by with much less stress.
It would be interesting to hear the stories from various siblings. Count me in.
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I am crazy obessed about any kind of stories about Ireland or Scottland!
This would be fantastic.
I may have been born in the USA but I have a Celtic soul!
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I follow & subscribe!
Thanks again~I love book giveaways & never owned an audio one!
I could listen to it while taking a long hot bath!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, enter me.
I love to read!
clarkmurdock@yahoo.com
This audiobook sounds great! I'd love to give it a listen! Thank you so much for the great contest.
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