Why I Teach: Inspirational True Stories from Teachers Who Make a Difference (Paperback)

by Esther Wright M.A. (Author) "I REMEMBER THE first time I confronted the question, "Why does one teach?..." (more)
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A Celebration of the Power of Teaching -- Review

Stories of heart, stories of care, stories that make me proud that I belong to the teaching profession. -- Merrill Harmin, Ph.D.

There is a moment, I think, for most teachers when the lure of working with kids surpasses all logic: We know, we just know, that we are meant to teach. But in the day-to-day crush of details and bus duty, politics and paperwork, or kids without their homework for the eighth day in a row, life can erode passion and distract us from our sense of purpose. In Why I Teach, Esther Wright has compiled a collection of stories to brilliantly remind us of those magic moments when a light goes on in the eyes of a child, when resistance breaks, when hearts connect--moments that make the challenges of teaching worth every second and remind us of why we are here in the first place. -- Jane Bluestein, Ph.D.

Why I Teach is a must read for every teacher! After a good day at school, read one of these feel-good stories as a special treat. And on a bad day, these accounts of love and hope will re-inspire you to face tomorrow with a renewed belief in your ability to make a difference. As an added bonus, many of the stories contain great ideas for activities to do with your students to help them have confidence in themselves and in their ability to succeed. -- Frank Siccone, Ed.D.

Why I Teach is uplifting, inspiring, and genuine. It demonstrates the truth about what real teaching is and what it must be: connecting with the whole human being. -- Sandi Redenbach, M.Ed.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (July 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761510990
• ISBN-13: 978-0761510994
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #496,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teachers Say The Darnedest Things, January 12, 2000

By A Customer

Thank you for the delightful book. I am not a teacher, but I know many and know what a challenge teaching can be in this day and age. I loved the inspirational stories, but was entranced with "Labor of Love." It was a true analogy of what so many of my friends are experiencing. I hope you have the inspiration and time to write further on this subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Stories, June 15, 2009

By	Karen Zemek "Author of 'My Funny Dad, Harry'" (Parma, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a short book of inspiring stories from various teachers (and some students). I found it to be encouraging, inspirational and interesting and recommend it to any teacher. I think it would make a great gift for someone who is just going in to teaching.