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Teacher Man
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8 hrs and 59 mins
Audible Release Date
10-31-05
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4.1 based on 648 ratings
 

Publisher's Summary

Nearly a decade ago Frank McCourt became an unlikely star when, at the age of 66, 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 audiobook 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 he faces in public high schools around New York City.

©2005 Green Peril Corp.; (P)2005 Simon and Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

What the Critics Say

  • Winner of Audio Publishers Association 2007 Audie Award, Biography/Memoir

"Should be mandatory reading for every teacher in America. And it wouldn't hurt some politicians to read it, too." (Publishers Weekly)
"Teacher Man is an irresistible valedictory, about a man finding his voice in the classroom, on the page and in his soul." (The New York Times)

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Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0 "Not bad, I just didn't find it to be good."
By: Kyle (USA)
June 12, 2009
Well spoken, even with the accent. Just didn't find the subject material to be that riveting.

I kind of felt like I spent my time with an accomplished person as he discussed the unremarkable things he did before he became accomplished.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful:
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "loved it"
By: Anne (Miami, FL, USA)
April 26, 2009
Reading this book confirmed to me that I went into the right profession. McCourt's stories about teaching for 30 years in NYC public schools was very inspirational to read and at times I just laughed out loud becuase I knew exactly what he was talking about. It really is a great read espeically if you are a teacher.
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Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "excellent for anyone"
By: David (New York, NY, USA)
January 29, 2009
teachar or not -- you will love this book whether you are a teacher or not.
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Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0 "Great Listen"
By: Dale (Harned, KY, USA)
December 20, 2007
As a school teacher, I found this book excellent. Even if I wasn't in the school business his style and self deprecating sense of humor makes an excellent book.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful:
Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0 "another teacher"
By: Karen (USA)
October 15, 2007
This past summer I heard the author speak at a teachers' convention...I had to get the book. It is his narration that I enjoyed so much. After spending the majority of my adult life in the English classroom, his students, situations, administration, and frustrations came to life in a memorable and humorous way...(and believe me, it isn't often humorous at the time)...thanks to the author for the laughs and the tears...
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