Frank McCourt recounts decades as an unconventional NYC teacher, finding his voice amid classroom chaos and personal struggles.
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Frank McCourt recounts decades as an unconventional NYC teacher, finding his voice amid classroom chaos and personal struggles.
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In this tribute to teachers everywhere. McCourt records the trials, triumphs and surprises he faces in public high schools around New York City. His methods anything but conventional, McCourt creates a lasting impact on his students through imaginative assignments, singalongs and field trips. As he struggles to find his way in the classroom, he spends his evenings drinking with writers and dreaming of one day putting his own story to paper. The book shows McCourt developing his ability to tell a...
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Sexual content
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Rocky marriage and brief mentions of affairs and relationships
Violence & gore
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Brief incident of a parent threatening to beat his son
Profanity
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Occasional strong language from students and candid narration
Substance use
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Recurring drinking with writers; alcohol in social life
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Passing references to Catholic upbringing and background
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Recurring critique of public-education bureaucracy and systems
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Childhood poverty recalled; threatened corporal punishment
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