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Teacher Man : A Memoir by Frank McCourt (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Era
- 2000s
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780743243780
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
0743243781
ISBN-13
9780743243780
eBay Product ID (ePID)
53563951
Product Key Features
Book Title
Teacher Man : a Memoir
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Urban, Secondary, Personal Memoirs, General, Literary, Educators
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Education, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A beguiling, moving story. . . . McCourt describes the teacher we all wish we'd had." -- Ron Charles, The Washington Post, " Teacher Man is, in fact, the best book in the trilogy, an enthralling work of autobiographical storytelling." -- Phillip Lopate, Los Angeles Times, ""Teacher Man" is, in fact, the best book in the trilogy, an enthralling work of autobiographical storytelling."-- Phillip Lopate, "Los Angeles Times", "Frank McCourt has done it again.... "Teacher Man" is an irresistiblevaledictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul."-- Ben Yagoda, "The New York Times Book Review"*, "Frank McCourt has done it again.... Teacher Man is an irresistible valedictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul." -- Ben Yagoda, The New York Times Book Review *, "Full of gritty specifics, never preachy, often hilarious, McCourt's third book thrusts you rightinto the hormones-and-catcalls chaos of the classroom. . . . Along the way, we get the best self-portrait of a public school teacher ever written."-- Malcolm Jones,Newsweek, "Full of gritty specifics, never preachy, often hilarious, McCourt's third book thrusts you right into the hormones-and-catcalls chaos of the classroom. . . . Along the way, we get the best self-portrait of a public school teacher ever written."-- Malcolm Jones, Newsweek, "Frank McCourt has done it again....Teacher Manis an irresistiblevaledictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul."-- Ben Yagoda,The New York Times Book Review*, "A beguiling, moving story. . . . McCourt describes the teacher we all wish we'd had."-- Ron Charles,The Washington Post, "Teacher Manis, in fact, the best book in the trilogy, an enthralling work of autobiographical storytelling."-- Phillip Lopate,Los Angeles Times, "Full of gritty specifics, never preachy, often hilarious, McCourt's third book thrusts you right into the hormones-and-catcalls chaos of the classroom. . . . Along the way, we get the best self-portrait of a public school teacher ever written." -- Malcolm Jones, Newsweek, "A brilliantly funny, poignant, brilliant hoot of a book." -- Diane Roberts, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "A beguiling, moving story. . . . McCourt describes the teacher we all wish we'd had." -- Ron Charles, "The Washington Post", "A brilliantly funny, poignant, brilliant hoot of a book." -- Diane Roberts, "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution", "McCourt sings, we weep. He speaks, we are transported. The six-hour audiobook is riveting. The production shows exactly how recording can enliven and enhance a text." -- The Christian Science Monitor on Angela's Ashes, "Full of gritty specifics, never preachy, often hilarious, McCourt's third book thrusts you right into the hormones-and-catcalls chaos of the classroom. . . . Along the way, we get the best self-portrait of a public school teacher ever written."-- Malcolm Jones, "Newsweek", "A brilliantly funny, poignant, brilliant hoot of a book."-- Diane Roberts,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "A brilliantly funny, poignant, brilliant hoot of a book." -- Diane Roberts,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
371.10092 B
Synopsis
Here at last in paperback is Frank McCourt's critically acclaimed and bestselling book about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. "Teacher Man" is also an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty, McCourt records the trials, triumphs and surprises of teaching in public high schools. "Teacher Man" shows McCourt developing his unparalleled ability to tell a great story as, five days a week, five periods per day, he works to gain the attention and respect of unruly, hormonally charged or indifferent adolescents. For McCourt, storytelling itself is the source of salvation, and in "Teacher Man" the journey to redemption--and literary fame--is an exhilarating adventure., From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, mega-bestselling author who wore his celebrity with extraordinary grace comes a magnificently appealing book about teaching and about how one great storyteller found his voice. Frank McCourt became an unlikely star when, at the age of sixty-six, he burst onto the literary scene with Angela's Ashes, the Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir of his childhood in Limerick, Ireland. Then came 'Tis, his glorious account of his early years in New York. Now, here at last is McCourt's long-awaited book about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. Teacher Man is also an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and compelling honesty, McCourt records the trials, triumphs and surprises he faced in the classroom. Teacher Man shows McCourt developing his unparalleled ability to tell a great story as, five days a week, five periods per day, he worked to gain the attention and respect of unruly, hormonally charged or indifferent adolescents. For McCourt, storytelling itself is the source of salvation, and in Teacher Man the journey to redemption -- and literary fame -- is an exhilarating adventure., Here at last in paperback is Frank McCourt's critically acclaimed and bestselling book about how his thirty-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer.Teacher Manis also an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold and spirited prose featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty, McCourt records the trials, triumphs and surprises of teaching in public high schools.Teacher Manshows McCourt developing his unparalleled ability to tell a great story as, five days a week, five periods per day, he works to gain the attention and respect of unruly, hormonally charged or indifferent adolescents. For McCourt, storytelling itself is the source of salvation, and inTeacher Manthe journey to redemption--and literary fame--is an exhilarating adventure., Available at last in paperback is Frank McCourt's critically acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller about how his 30-year teaching career in the public schools of New York City shaped his second act as a writer.
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- 09 Jun, 2021
The title is exactly what the book is about: memories .
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- 26 Jun, 2022
Great title
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- 4***7 (234)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePacking was good. Arrived in one piece. Shipping was much higher than others I paid for that was the same size box and weight. Item was described well and the value was good.
- 3***1 (708)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGraphics are beautiful; clear; colorful. Great value for 2 mugs. Items were as described; fast shipping; well packaged. Smooth transaction. Excellent seller; highly recommend. Very happy with my purchase. A+++++ Thank you!Set of 2 Walt Disney World Parks Collectible Mugs Pixar, Authentic Original (#225007106055)