Traces the author's turbulent first year working as a teacher of disadvantaged students in the Bronx, describing his difficulties with such challenges as unruly students, absent parents, and a failing administration, obstacles that placed his career choice in question and revealed formidable flaws in the educational system.
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An appealing and sympathetic figure with a seemingly genuine talent for teaching.
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Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 1559708352-3-35455331
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1559708352I4N10
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_472230536
Seller: Book Outpost, Blawnox, PA, U.S.A.
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Seller: RON-NAT BOOKS, Poughkeepsie, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 267 pages including acknowledgments and cast of characters. There is very minor shelf wear to the dust jacket, but it is in fine to as new condition. The book itself is in as new condition. This is a first hand look at teaching in New York City schools. It would be good reading for the first time teacher. Seller Inventory # 000705
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition/2nd Printing. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). $25.50 price present on DJ flap. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 041419
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition/1st Printing (complete numberline). SIGNED (inscribed) by author on title page. $25.50 price present on DJ flap. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 047230