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Eddie Brown found himself in a spot most teachers know all too well: Some days he loved his job, and other days he hated it. Teaching gave him money to take care of his family and a sense of fulfillment. But the culture, the work, the bureaucracy, and the stress wore him out. He walked a thin line between inspiration and despair. Each new school year, he'd give his relationship with academia another try, rolling the dice and praying to avoid a breakup. Things improved when he started coping with his struggles by engaging with them through comedy, joining the Teachers Only Comedy Tour. He went from performing on local stages in Houston in front of a few dozen people to telling jokes in major arenas and theaters across the country. From Charlotte to New York City, Dallas to Biloxi, Baton Rouge to Seattle, Montgomery to Denver, and countless other cities across America, tens of thousands of supportive fans have welcomed him with open arms, loud cheers, and contagious laughter. Join the author as he shares the struggles of what it means to be a teacher and celebrates the significance of mentoring, educating, and encouraging students.
Chapter 7 - when the author shares his humiliation in regards to his vehicle being repossessed, it reminded me a a former student. At the time, I (female) was teaching at an alternative school (grades 6-12). All of the kids had some kind of run in with law enforcement. But, to teach those kids, a good bluff kept them in line and on task. One sunny day when the tow truck operator came to confiscate the car of one of my students, the student shot and killed the repo man. I was shocked to realize the child was…that… violent. On any grade level, teaching is also a dangerous profession. Thank you Eddie for putting - what we REALLY say - between the pages of a book. By the grace of God, I lived to retire from the teaching profession. The book was entertaining, well written and brought back vivid memories.