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: Angela prioritizes her children's wellbeing above all else from "summary" of Angelas Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela, bless her soul, was a mother like no other. Despite the hardships that life threw her way, she always put her children first. The wellbeing of her offspring was all that mattered to her, above and beyond anything else in the world. When little Michael was sick, Angela didn't hesitate to spend her last penny on medicine for him. She would walk miles in the rain to the doctor's office, just to ensure that her son received the care he needed. And when Malachy Sr. left them high and dry, Angela rolled up her sleeves and took on odd jobs to provide for her children, never once complaining about her lot in life. Even when she was struggling to put food on the table, Angela made sure that her children had enough to eat. She would go without a meal herself, just so her babies could have their fill. And when the rent was due and the landlord came knocking, Angela would plead and beg until she found a way to keep a roof over her children's heads. Through all the trial...
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    Angelas Ashes

    Frank McCourt

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