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‘McCourt has a compulsion to tell us the story of his life, but he does it so well – modulating beautifully from ventriloquistically exact repro teen-speak to rhapsodic meditations on his midlife crisis – that one couldn’t possibly want him to stop. I wish I could have been in one of his classes.’ Sunday Times
‘This memoir about teaching is unlike any other I have read: relatively mundane events and incidents shine against that backdrop of that pathetic, abused child.’ Francis Gilbert, Sunday Telegraph
‘In this third memoir, McCourt recounts his years as a high-school teacher in New York, where he would stop at nothing to reach his surly charges. Nine times out of 10, his approach was successful and it is exhilarating to see these generations of tough-talking teenagers blossom.’ Observer
‘McCourt’s gift for mellifluous storytelling means that his tales of jubilation and disillusionment never disappoint.’ Pick of the Week, Daily Telegraph
‘McCourt’s many fans will of course love this book, but it also should be mandatory reading for every teacher in America. And it wouldn’t hurt some politicians to read it, too.’ Publishers Weekly
‘As good as writing gets about teaching and learning and finding yourself through writing.’ USA Today
‘Heart-warming.’ New York Times
‘McCourt has an undeniable gift for turning a phrase.’ Boston Globe
‘Damn entertaining…McCourt is a master racouteur.’ Washington Post
Observer
'...it is exhilarating to see these generations of tough-talking
teenagers blossom.'
teenagers blossom.'
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I LOVE this book, possibly because as an English teacher myself I can completely relate to it. All teachers who read this will recognise the various stereoptyped 'characters' McCourt talks about in the classroom, as well as his methods of overcoming the most difficult audience in the world; teenagers. The anecdotes and colloquial tone make it easy to follow and fairly quick to read. It is almost like having a conversation with the writer, rather than sitting down and reading a book. I particularly enjoy the way McCourt highlights his own faults and vulnerabilities, openly confessing his mistakes as both a teacher and a human being.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
an excellent book, a great insight into the teaching profession, and New York in the time McCourt was working, but if you expect the third part in the angela's ashes and 'tis trilogy, then it isn't quite this, it's less autobiographical, and more a collection of anecdotes and happenings, with some overlap from 'tis.
nevertheless, excellently written, and very warm... definitely worth a read if you loved angela's ashes and 'tis. if you haven't read these, definitely read them first though.
nevertheless, excellently written, and very warm... definitely worth a read if you loved angela's ashes and 'tis. if you haven't read these, definitely read them first though.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A smile. A reminiscence of the good old school days. How many times did our teachers address us with that remark? If you are a teacher, how often did/do you say it to your students? Countless times. Mr. McCourt recounts his 30+ years as a teacher in various high schools in New York. For those of you who were, are or will be teachers, and for those who were, or are students, or if you simply like real-life stories, this is the book for you.
Honing his teacher's skills as the years went by, Mr. McCourt delivers a true insight of life in the classroom, with its laughs, its tears, its frustrations, its joys. This book is constellated with memories of his past, which he would often talk about to his pupils who always listened avidly and eagerly and were encouraged, in turn, to open up and believe in themselves.
His passion for teaching is all there in those laughs, tears, frustrations and joys. Unquestionably, teaching was what Mr. McCourt was meant to do, no matter how undervalued a profession it often was/is, but if you love it, that passion is the fuel igniting everything.
His writing is, as usual, witty, harrowing, poignant and humorous at the same time. He explores his own weaknesses and strengths squarely, learning as he teaches, facing hundreds of challenging minds every day.
After "Angela's Ashes" and " 'Tis ", this is perceived by the author as the last book about himself. Should it be the case, please allow me to quote him once again by saying that I'm so glad that he "sang his song, danced his dance, told his tale". Auspiciously, he'll write some more.
Honing his teacher's skills as the years went by, Mr. McCourt delivers a true insight of life in the classroom, with its laughs, its tears, its frustrations, its joys. This book is constellated with memories of his past, which he would often talk about to his pupils who always listened avidly and eagerly and were encouraged, in turn, to open up and believe in themselves.
His passion for teaching is all there in those laughs, tears, frustrations and joys. Unquestionably, teaching was what Mr. McCourt was meant to do, no matter how undervalued a profession it often was/is, but if you love it, that passion is the fuel igniting everything.
His writing is, as usual, witty, harrowing, poignant and humorous at the same time. He explores his own weaknesses and strengths squarely, learning as he teaches, facing hundreds of challenging minds every day.
After "Angela's Ashes" and " 'Tis ", this is perceived by the author as the last book about himself. Should it be the case, please allow me to quote him once again by saying that I'm so glad that he "sang his song, danced his dance, told his tale". Auspiciously, he'll write some more.
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A pleasure
This is a very different book to Angela's Ashes.
It's like listening to a witty, self-deprecating yet passionate man tell you stories of his life. Read more
It's like listening to a witty, self-deprecating yet passionate man tell you stories of his life. Read more
Published 16 days ago by leekmuncher
teacher man
a good read, comprising frank mcCourts struggles with himself'and withteaching teenagers who dont want to be taught grammar spelling etc.. Read more
Published 8 months ago by bookworm
Marvellous
I have received the book on time. As the advert said, it was in an excellent condition. Thank you, Carmen.
Published 9 months ago by carmen
Teacher Man - Frank McCourt
Brilliant story following Tis and Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. Fantastic service, price acceptional, even for a used book, will never buy a brand new book again.
Published 9 months ago by Theresa
boring
It's not that it's all that bad, it's just such a let-down after Angela's Ashes. I guess New York City is much more boring than Ireland.
Published 17 months ago by diehardfan
Required reading
This excellent book should be required reading for anyone who wants to teach. Teaching is like panning for gold, washing through tons of muck to find the tiniest grains, but when... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Frau Holle
GREAT FOR TEACHERS!!!
This is a wonderful book with hillarious situations that remind you of your teching old days. perfect for teachers-to-be and professionals of education. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by J. Planas Muela
Tis great
I have just read, Teacher Man and loved it. I read, Angela's Ashes many years ago and found it, like many other people, harrowing. Obviously one of the first misery novels! Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Delores
The Great Liberating Teacher
Out of the book's admirably ironic mix of reminiscences of his Irish past, his personal life (with a disastrous therapy) and his teaching job (beginning with `clarity first'... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by Luc REYNAERT
Read Angela's Ashes first!
Having read Angela's Ashes immediately following the death of Frank McCourt, I wanted more - and moved onto 'tis and Teacher Man. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by H. Wilberforce
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