The master says it’s a glorious thing to die for the Faith and Dad says it’s a glorious thing to die for Ireland and I wonder if there’s anyone in the world who would like us to live.
Frank McCourtAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: irish
- Born: August 19, 1930
- Died: July 19, 2009
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