3 comments about Tundra Teacher: A Memoir.

1. As a fellow teacher, I very much enjoyed "Tundra Teacher." John Foley is a great story teller and has the courage to give voice to what every teacher eventually feels confronted by: self-doubt, frustration and heart-breaking reality. What I like about this book is Foley's ability to lace humor and insight into his difficult teaching situations. Thanks much for this book.



2. Finally! A real book by a real teacher who speaks like a real person. After reading about Foley's humorous exploits, I will never complain about my difficult classrooms again. Thanks for putting it all into perspective for me.



3. As a writer, Foley has a great voice and puts it to fine use telling tales of his twenty-something to thirtysomething years. Great fun to read for those of use who never had the nerve to actually act on the universal impulse to chuck it all and head off to the frontier.

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1 comments about Inside Job: A Life of Teaching.

1. Bob Boone has always been my idol. I have watched him teach over and over and continue to be amazed at his mastery of the craft. He is the epitome of teacher-and it's not because he's smarter than everyone else, or better than everyone else, but because he can connect with anyone on the most basic human level, and one feels right away that he's trustworthy. Bob understands people.

   In his dazzling teaching guide/autobiography/captivating story, "Inside Job", Bob takes us through his illustrious teaching career. We travel from Staten Island New York to Frankfort, Germany to Chicago's inner city. We follow Bob's growth as a teacher, his good-humored tenacity leading him through fumbles and successes. This book is ideal for new teachers, as it affirms the strength of this noble profession, and perfect for veterans in the classroom, the hilarious and inspirational stories like swapping reflections from a long career.

   "Inside Job" is a great book for any student interested in teaching. It's an honest look at the crazy complexities involved in being a teacher. Bob hides nothing, glosses over no sharp corners, but the challenges in his life are simply that, challenges to be learned from and overcome. This book is for anyone that cares about teaching, English, creative writing, or humanity in general. Bob's candid voice draws you inescapably into his world, the stories resonate and it's difficult to set this book down once you've started. At the last page, you want to know more; like stopping abruptly after a long fast ride, you sway slightly, wanting more stories to propel you along.

   Bob Boone was named a Chicagoan of the Year 2003 by Chicago Magazine and is the founder of Young Chicago Authors, a nonprofit creative writing organization for inner city youth. He is the most skilled educator I have ever known. He is the man that helped me survive high school. I've read "Inside Job" a dozen times, and each time I'm reminded what an outstanding personage Bob is. This book will reach you, no matter who you are.

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