1 comments about The Lessons of the Lilies: Memoir of a Proud Nobody.

1. This was truly an uplifting, heartwarming book. It made me laugh and cry as I could relate the author's true stories to my own life and marriage. This book is not just for couples struggling with infertility problems, but a must read for every woman. It was highly inspirational and rejuvenated my Faith-definitely a lily to me.

5 comments about Roofing with a Naked Lady and other stories.

1. Fred Anderson's stories not only sent me back to the goofy events of my own adolescence, he brought me face to face with what our precious teachers confront every day. Anderson's writing combines a wide aperture with a very fast shutter speed, capturing what life in a big high school often becomes: narrow glimpses of human sagas. I hope he writes more. I couldn't get enough of these wonderful little stories.



2. I found Fred's stories to bring back so many memories of high school. Although I'm not a teacher, I related to his zany descriptions of life during these years. This book is a "must read" for everyone! Keep the stories coming Fred!



3. I laghed. I cried. I peed my pants. Seriously, A great book of short stories that take me back to the ways of high school.



4. My wife and I are both teachers and this book is a slice taken from our lives. I guess the same kids go to all the schools all over the world, because if we didn't meet these students and teachers ourselves, we heard about them in the teachers lounge or over dinner. Anderson finds the levity in these situations that we may have missed while under fire. Open this book on any page for humorous insights into the life of a high school teacher.



5. I laughed so hard I was crying. It really made my day. I hope Fred will continue to write as I know there are many more stories to be told. He has a real knack for seeing the humor in what we experienced on a daily basis. He also sees why we became teachers, it was the kids...

   I am spreading the word to my teacher friends that this is a must read.

No comments about I'll Never Be A Teacher: True Tales Of A Reluctant Educator.

No comments about Educating Esme.

1 comments about Prickly Pears and Oleanders.

1. This book is a wonderful gift for a loved one.
   It is inspiring and a pure joy to read.
   I highly recommend it.

No comments about Morning, Noon and Night: A Teacher's Diary.

No comments about The Story of My Life: With Her Letters, 1887-1901 and a Supplementary Account of Her Education, Including Passages from the Reports and Letters of H.

1 comments about Top Texas Teachers.

1. Top Texas Teachers uses the short biographical sketch format to briefly examine the careers of teachers who do their jobs well. In this time when everyone has a "magic formula" or "secret test" to suddenly solve all the challenges in our school, it's a pleasure to read this book, which takes on the question 'what makes a good teacher?' one teacher at a time. The striking thing about the teachers here is what a diverse set of circumstances and personalities are found among the educators profiled. The author skilfully shows us that the common threads are not identical personalities or approaches, but rather the more straightforward values of diligence and compassion. The book is an extremely easy and entertaining read. If you've wanted to understand teaching from the perspective of "who makes it work?" rather than the more familiar "everything's wrong", this is an excellent place to start.

No comments about Julia S. Tutwiler and Social Progress In Alabama (Library Alabama Classics).

1 comments about Tolerating the Intolerable.

1. Diversity and Tolerance are terms thrown around by people who seek hate and discrimination. For years minorities have rightfully cried out against racial, sexual, and religious hate crimes. I do not mean to say that these atrocities no longer exist, but they surely have withered exponentially. What has arisen in their place is a new type of discrimination. Those who were hated against have turned their anger toward groups that have been respected throughout time for their genorosity, love, and compasion. Christianity has always been a respected religion, and has dominated culture for two thousand years. The fact is that lately Christianity has been shunned, covered and dismantled by institutions flying under the banner of acceptance and diversity.
   
   Shively's book outlines one of many cases where a person was discriminated against for being Christian. Culture today has found it difficult to grasp the concept of intolerance as it relates to old ideas and establishments. The fact that this teacher was repremanded for presenting a negative view of homosexuality in a uninteded and altogether un-threatening way is unbelievable.
   
   This is an important testimony to a new type of intolerance and hate crime. A discrimination that is the essence of retaliation and this is a story that must be told. Whether you agree with the professor or not, you must realize that the university clearly stepped over its bounds.
   
   In regards to the writing itself, the book was well crafted and intelligent. The author is creative, and his journalistic tequiniques are top notch. I look forward to Jeffrey Shiveley's next project (if there is one).