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Teacher Man

By: Frank McCourt


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Guide Description

A perfect book for a book club discussion, McCourt's memoir of a thirty year career in teaching will spark controversy and debate.

Plot Synopsis

Frank McCourt continues his colorful life story with vignettes from his thirty year teaching career, told in his inimitable style. Peopled with unforgettable incidents, some of which are controversial, McCourt exposes what is right and wrong in American education today, and raises questions about teaching in general. A great book for a book club discussion.

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