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Title: Losing My Faculties: A Teacher's Story by Brendan Halpin ISBN: 1-4000-6083-4 Publisher: Villard Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.82 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Witty/sad musings from a teacher who cares
Comment: I don't know how Brendan Halpin does it. Over a period of ten years, working as a high school English teacher in at least three very different educational systems in and around Boston--and faced with occasionally disruptive students, frequently disgruntled fellow staff, and sadistic-and/or-stupid administrators--he nevertheless keeps his cool (for the most part), enjoys his work, and (perhaps most impressive of all) successfully conveys on the printed page what's so special about teaching. He has a genuine love for his vocation and a genuine fondness for his students. The first-person narrative really gives you a sense of what he experienced--the good as well as the (sometimes hideously) bad. I'm glad I didn't go into teaching--but it's nice to know that people like Halpin have.
Rating: 4
Summary: the REAL teacher
Comment: Losing My Faculties destroys the stereotypical idea that teachers lives are made up of easy work and summers off. There is much more to Brendan Haplin. He is a dedicated teacher whose passion for education and the students well being is evident. The book covers his first 8 years of teaching at four different schools. Through each of these events, he acknowledges his struggles with students, faculty and school board members. Each encounter is told in a very blunt and factual way, which often comes across as sarcastic and quite funny. I found myself truly enjoying this book. I admired that Halpin was not shy to question his authorities or push his ideas, in a school setting, which tends to force people to conform. He came across many problems with the school systems of today. At points, Halpin seemed to become discouraged but his students and memorable classes inspired him. The overall message of his dedication and passion for students was portrayed in an exciting style, which kept me wanting more. A great read for aspiring teachers, as well as teacher "doubters".
Rating: 4
Summary: Education, Humor and the Real World......An Interesting Read
Comment: Brendon Halpin has written a teaching story which will send any reader into a state of laughter. The twists and turns throughout Halpin's career would seem endless if not for the crude narration and comedy. As Halpin steps up the ladder he goes from a soft student teacher to a hard inner-city educator. There are many situations which will make you laugh, and others that will make you want to never go to school again. Halpin also touches on the fact that there really are A LOT of "bad" teachers out there. This is an excellent book for anyone to read - parents, students, new teachers and experienced teachers. Faculties is a quick, substance-packed book that will enlighten any reader.
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Title: True Notebooks by Mark Salzman ISBN: 0375413081 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Pub. Date: 16 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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Title: It Takes a Worried Man: A Memoir by Brendan Halpin ISBN: 0812966872 Publisher: Random House Trade Pub. Date: 11 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: I Choose to Stay: A Black Teacher Refuses to Desert the Inner City by Salome Thomas-El, Cecil Murphey ISBN: 0758201869 Publisher: Dafina Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer by Tracy Kidder ISBN: 0375506160 Publisher: Random House Pub. Date: 09 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Inside Mrs. B.'s Classroom : Courage, Hope, and Learning on Chicago's South Side by Leslie Baldacci ISBN: 0071417354 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies Pub. Date: 25 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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