McCourt, Frank
Teacher Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007173990
- author:
- McCourt, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Frank McCourt's Teacher Man is a memoir that chronicles his 30-year teaching career in New York City's public high schools. Born in Brooklyn with an American passport, McCourt recounts his journey from poverty-stricken youth to literature graduate, and how his experiences shaped his approach to teaching. Through his stories, he shares the power of narrative storytelling, which ultimately led to the success of his previous memoir, Angela's Ashes. MCCourt's time as an English teacher was marked by the challenges of the New York high school environment, where students often sought to engage him with their own lives and experiences. He reflects on how these interactions helped him develop his writing skills and find his voice as a writer. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the world of a New York City high school, where McCourt taught thousands of students over the course of his career.
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