Letters To My Teacher: Tributes to the People Who Have Made a Difference [Paperback]

Barb Karg (Editor), Rick Sutherland (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2006

- A great gift for teachers, aspiring teachers, and anyone who admires teachers
- The only series based on actual letters--from both children and adults
- Follows the hugely successful A Cup of Comfort for Teachers
Letters to My Teacher is a collection of inspiring letters to teachers from adults looking back, and kids looking up. In more than sixty letters, grateful students tell moving stories of lessons learned and lives transformed, including:
- Adrienne, who overcomes the emotional turmoil in her family life, thanks to the teacher who show her that life always gives you changes
- Birgit, who attended school behind The Wall in West Berlin and remembers the teacher whose enthusiasm and idealism opened her mind to a world of possibilities
- Lynn, a doctoral candidate who learns to embrace her Appalachian past with the help of a caring professor who encourages her to explore and celebrate heritage
Dedicated to those everyday heroes whose unshakeable belief in their students helps those students believe in themselves, many for the first time, this heartwarming book is sure to appeal to teachers and students alike.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rick Sutherland spent several years working for McGraw-Hill New York. Sutherland was, for fifteen years, part owner of Paul Baker Printing, a multimillion dollar commercial printing company in California, where he served as production foreman, production manager, and for several years as the lead sales account manager.

Barb Karg is a twenty-four year journalist, graphic designer, author, and screenwriter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 2 edition (March 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593376030
• ISBN-13: 978-1593376031
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,986,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Literature & Fiction > Letters & Correspondence

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Collection of Tributes, Memories, and Humor, April 28, 2006

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Dana Smith-Mansell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Letters To My Teacher: Tributes to the People Who Have Made a Difference (Paperback)

Letters to My Teacher is a fabulous collection of letters written to very special teachers-those that have touched the lives of their students in very special ways. Heartfelt, humorous, reflective-all bring to light the impact teachers have on their students. This would make a wonderful gift for your favorite teacher, students entering the education field, or an entertaining gift for yourself. "Letters" is an easy read format, but is difficult to put down. As an educator and a contributor to this wonderful collection, I would be honored to have received this book as a gift.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contacting contributor, September 18, 2006

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Lc Henderson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Letters To My Teacher: Tributes to the People Who Have Made a Difference (Paperback)

It was a wonderful honour to have my letter included in this collection and the compilers were always most kind and professional in their approach. If you would like to get to know me better, why not visit the readers' forum at fascinationbooks.co.za/Forum. May I also encourage other contributors to post their contact details here, so that we can form a networking group. Lois Henderson

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not inspiring, July 20, 2008

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Ang Kok Weng (Penang, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Letters To My Teacher: Tributes to the People Who Have Made a Difference (Paperback)

This book is not inspiring at all. I was a lecturer in a college for almost three years. When I saw this book, I didn't even think twice. I picked up the book, feeling very excited, and paid. The first few stories were OK, but boredom got into me later. I tried not to be prejudice against this book. I tried to look for a "jewel", but I didn't find any. The writers didn't manage to touch my heart. The messages did get across. They shared with the reader their gratitude, however the gratitude didn't come on strong. It didn't move my heart. Nonetheless, it's a good feeling that there are so many people who still remember their teachers. I'm grateful for this. Teaching is one of the best professions in this earth.