Lessons learned and cherished : the teacher who changed my life

Lessons learned and cherished The teacher who changed my life

Book - 2023

"A giftable collection of essays from celebrity contributors celebrating the great work of teachers or a teacher they admire, curated by ABC journalist Deborah Roberts. Contributors include Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush Hager, Robin Roberts, Brooke Shields, Octavia Spencer, Misty Copeland, among others. Everyone can name a teacher that had an impact on their life. Educators not only open our minds to new ideas, but they also help us recognize our potential and our passions. However, they rarely get credit for the life changing work they do, and they may not have any idea how that work can impact a student all the way into adulthood. In Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life, renowned ABC journalist Deborah Roberts c...urates a collection of essays, letters, and musings from celebrity friends and colleagues alike that share how teachers changed them and helped them get to where they are today"--

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Subjects
Teachers > United States > Biography.
Celebrities > United States > Biography.
Celebrities.
Teachers.
United States.
Essays.
Biographies.
Genres
Essays
Biographies
Published
Los Angeles : Andscape 2023.
Language
English
Other Authors
Deborah Roberts, 1960- (editor)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
"Featuring stories from Oprah Winfrey, Brooke Shields, Misty Copeland, Jimmie Allen, Jenna Bush Hager, Lucy Liu, Al Roker, Rosie Perez, Robin Roberts, Rachael Ray, and more" -- Cover.
Physical Description
xix, 172 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN
9781368095051
  • Introduction
  • Mrs. Hardy-a small gesture of confidence can ignite a lifelong fire in a child
  • When someone sees something in you, you can exceed all expectations
  • An empowered teacher creates empowered students
  • The greatest gift you can give to anybody is your full presence
  • You don't need permission to express your thoughts and opinions
  • Reach for the lowest branch on the tallest tree
  • Teaching someone to read is the most meaningful gift you can give
  • A small act of kindness can be a lifeline for a struggling child
  • If a teacher sets the bar high, students will be inspired to jump over it
  • The right teacher can change your life
  • Resting on your laurels can only take you so far
  • When a teacher tells you who you can be, your world opens up
  • When someone thinks you can, you do
  • When a teacher sees you, everything opens up
  • Independence leads to confidence
  • One compliment can spark a sense of pride
  • A teacher can water the seeds of determination
  • There is nothing more selfless, generous, and kind than offering oneself in the service of educating others
  • Curiosity can lead to the answers to big questions
  • A good teacher can help you learn how to roll with the punches
  • The world is wide open for you if you work hard
  • Understanding how you learn can set you on the right path
  • When a teacher hits you a ball, hit it back into their court
  • Act as if you matter, and people will treat yon that way
  • A difficult teacher can inspire you to persevere and believe in yourself
  • Your passions can be turned into a job you love
  • When excellence is the expectation, kids rise to the challenge
  • When you have a great teacher, there is no task you can't figure out
  • A single interaction with a teacher can change the way you view yourself
  • When you are encouraged to dream, possibilities can become reality
  • Proper communication is important
  • Be a king, not a conqueror
  • Change happens when you have the courage to ruffle some feathers
  • A teacher's attention can fill a child's soul with goodness
  • A strength can be nurtured into something even stronger
  • Don't be quiet; don't hide yourself
  • A dynamic college professor can spark your passion
  • There is a teacher who has an eye on you-go to them
  • Great things can happen when a teacher sees a student for who they are
  • Sometimes when you stand out, you start to fit in
  • Teachers can break down barriers
  • A teacher's influence can last a lifetime
  • When you're encouraged to be your authentic self, you flourish
  • There is wonder to be found outside the classroom
  • When a teacher believes in a student before they believe in themselves, they blossom
  • A good teacher is the tonic to something toxic
  • A little encouragement can lead to great things
  • The most magical words are "You are smart"
  • Teachers are a mirror of your best self
  • Everything can be done better
  • Being seen can open a student's mind
  • Little pearls of wisdom can make a big impact
  • School should be a safe space to express yourself
  • There's no need to separate being creative from being smart
  • We are all teachers sometimes
  • A tough teacher can give you the DNA of your career
  • Teachers can make great literature come alive
  • A good teacher makes you feel safe asking questions
  • The simplest lessons can have a lifelong impact
  • Afterword
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Kirkus Book Review

A procession of well-known people recall a teacher who recognized their worth. "This is not so much a book as it is a love letter to teachers from those who cherish them," writes ABC News journalist Roberts in the afterword. Almost all the pieces say about the same thing--that specific, targeted praise from a teacher, what we now call "feeling seen," can be life-changing. There are a few essays that have a slightly different story, often where a teacher's harshness or apparent cruelty had a positive result. Some of the material was constructed from interviews, so that even those attributed to writers like Ann Patchett and Brit Bennett are not particularly well written, and some are very slight indeed. Oprah's comment --"I bow at and to the altar of great teachers. Because without them I would not be the who of who I am"--is an indicator of the general rhetorical level. (Though she does name a few teachers, Oprah claims her eponymous show as her "greatest teacher.") Perhaps the most intriguing element of the book is the impact of a teacher's appearance on young minds: "Mrs. Dee was a no-nonsense, curvy white woman who favored pants over skirts and dresses"; "She was always well dressed in a suit or a dress, never pants. Her face was powdered, and she always wore lipstick"; "She was a strong, dark-skinned, regal Black woman with a natural, tight afro who was always draped in a flowing African garment." The many teachers who will doubtless receive this book as a gift will appreciate it, particularly after the pandemic left them "beleaguered and demoralized." Some of the other contributors include Spike Lee, Brooke Shields, Lucy Liu, Anna Quindlen, Al Roker, Sunny Hostin, Rachael Ray, and Vanessa Williams. The author offers multiple tributes. A well-intentioned but mediocre collection. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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