Book Reviews of Teacher Man: A Memoir

I love teachers who think out of the box. What a unique man, he made his students stop and think in the moment and reach for a future. I love the Poems he used on High School students to make them reach into themselves and find a deeper meaning, like "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them." The book was written in a down to earth, open and honest way.

A long awaited book about how his 30 yr.teaching career shaped his second career as a writer of Angela's Ashes and Tis. A tribute to teachers everywhere featuring his irreverent wit and heartbreaking honesty. His unconventional methods leave a lasting impact on his students. Every bit as good as Angela's Ashes.

Frank Mccourt's story continues as he relates his experiences as a teacher in New york City. If you have read his other two books, you don't want to miss this one.

As a retired teacher who can recognize most of the students depicted in McCourt's Memoir, I found his book both delightful and heart wrenching. I also was impressed with some of the teaching techniques that he employed-ones not found in a college education course. The reader also learns something about McCourt as a man as well as a teacher. I liked this book very much.

As a teacher, McCourt's book is a true inspiration.

McCourt's autobiography is an easy read, though not amazingly insightful.

Frank McCourt writes eloquently about his thirty year teaching career in the New York City public schools. This book should be mandatory reading for anyone who teaches and it will strike a chord with those who remember high school, as well. It celebrates the profession and the experience.

I found it interesting at first but got a bit tired by the end. McCourt is quite the story teller.

The style in which McCourt writes is so honest and pleasant to read. His voice reminds me of all of my gruff, overly sentimental, proud and self-deprecating Irish relatives. His teaching advice is poignant for all teachers and all wishing to learn about life.

What a delightful read! Frank McCourt exhibits a wonderfully humorous view of teaching high school students with the humor extending to himself (the teacher). He includes many stories and incidents about himself, teaching, students and the classroom. I really like his style of writing. Found myself chuckling out loud as I read Teacher Man. Excellent read.

I think I enjoyed McCourt's previous book 'Tis more than this one. I did grow a little tired of it around the middle, and actually put the book down for a while.

I am glad I picked it up again, though, since in the end section, Coming Alive in Room 205 McCourt did really seem to finally find his footing as a teacher, and his story definitely becomes more interesting.

Here's a great review of the book from The New York Times: The Stuyvesant Test

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I absolutely love this author, I have collected all his works in hardback. Truly a person who worked hard and was able to achieve the American dream. Books can be a little gritty for those who are used to mainstream, happy books but they will move you. I am a jaded reader and it takes alot to touch me and I have loved everyone of his books

I am puzzled by this book. The first paragraph stated McCourt's pride over having made something of himself after a terrible childhood. He then proceeds to tell the story of his teaching as part of this. He admits himself that he felt like a fraud much of the time. I can see why! Most of the anecdotes cover stories of his childhood and he admits to not having control over the students. (He seems to waver between intense pride and self loathing.) Although I enjoyed many of his anecdotes(the assignments to write a suicide note, a excuse note to God from Eve, and reading recipes to music), I spent a lot of time wondering how he could have been a wonderful teacher and had kids flocking to the classroom. I must assume that there is something key to McCourt's charming classroom manner that he left out.

I looove Frank McCourt!! I highly recommend all his books!

A memoir of Frank McCourt's experiences in his thirty-year teaching career. He does some unusual discipline techniques as well as unique teaching techniques. Very interesting.

So well written and inspiring!

I loved this book. If you are a teacher or even a substitute, as I am, you will realize that the author has school life and students pegged exactly as they are in all walks of life, everywhere. It is an easy read, should be interesting to anyone.

i love all of McCourt's books

I have never been able to read any of Frank McCourt's books with enjoyment. His writing style is very hard to read for me.

Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, writes of his experiences as a teacher in New York City.

If you like Frank McCourt you will probably enjoy this book. He is a great storyteller.

REALLY ENJOYED THIS,READING ABOUT SOMEONE WILL GET A CLASSES ATTENTION FOR THEM TO LISTEN!

Not as good as the first two, but definitely worth the read.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable sequel to Angela's Ashes and 'Tis, previous books by Frank McCourt. McCourt writes about his humorous but poignant experiences as a high school teacher. A must for teachers, politicians, and anyone that has ever set foot in a high school!

Funny, moving and beautifully written. A must for teachers, a should for everyone else.

Frank McCourt is a wonderful storyteller and shares his creativity as a teacher. Very enjoyable read for both educators and non-educators.

McCourt writes about his thirty years in the NYC schools, and it was like sitting around the faculty room in my forty years in the Baltimore schools. Ya gotta love 'em.

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