I recently finished reading "On The Edge", written by Charlie Carroll and published by Monday Books.
It is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Charlie (not his real name), who spent a year travelling around England in a VW camper, working as a supply teacher in some of the country's most challenging state schools. What a brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of that?!
The book is immediately engaging. It is well-written and enjoyable and I found it very easy to relate to. Most teachers will identify with the students, schools and incidents that are mentioned. In fact, on several occasions I wondered aloud if Charlie might have been a former colleague of mine. Drugs, violence, profanity, poverty, disrespect and mismanagement, etc. All of the usual problems are included.
I liked it and I would highly recommend it.
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Thanks for the heads-up! I'll have to check it out.
A well summarizes article which can be rarely seen.
On The Edge is an awesome book i like it too
Great blog…really made me think. Thank you–and good luck with whatever is next!
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