
Let That Be a Lesson (Hardback)
Ryan Wilson (author)- 10+ in stock
'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' Adam Kay
'Hilarious, inspiring and so terrifyingly true' Lucy Kellaway
The malodorous horrors of Sports Day.
Bracing yourself for Parents' Evening.
Refereeing teenage relationship dramas.
This is not what you see in the adverts.
From the age of eight, Ryan Wilson dreamt of being a teacher. This is the inside story of his time at the chalkface, from fresh-faced trainee with grand ideals to exhausted assistant head battling ever-changing government demands. It is a tribute to the colleagues who befriended him and to the chaotic, brilliant, maddening students who inspired and enraged him. From Sean, the wannabe gangster with a soft heart, to David, the king of innuendo, and terrifyingly clever Amelia. And, above all, it's about the lessons they taught him: how to be patient and resilient, how to live authentically and how to value every day.
'A delightfully frank and funny book -- with a very serious message' Jacqueline Wilson
'Not just funny and constantly surprising -- but touching, poignant and personal too' Jeremy Vine
'A hilarious love letter to teaching - and to teenagers. It throws open the doors to the staff room and our ears to the gossip inside' Christie Watson
'A genuinely joyful book and a celebration of teaching' Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School & College Leaders
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781784744014
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 407 g
Dimensions: 222 x 144 x 28 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A delightfully frank and funny book - with a very serious message -- Jacqueline Wilson
An ode to teaching: hilarious, inspiring and so terrifyingly true -- Lucy Kellaway
Very funny * Independent *
A genuinely joyful book and a celebration of teaching -- Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School & College Leaders
Not just funny and constantly surprising -- but touching, poignant and personal too
Funny, sensitive and clever -- Victoria Derbyshire
Brilliant... It's funny, it's profound and it's a cautionary tale -- Alastair Stewart
A hilarious love letter to teaching - and to teenagers. It throws open the doors to the staff room and our ears to the gossip inside. As someone who was a nightmare as a teen, it made me think of the teachers who championed me, regardless, and the influence they had on my adult life. A timely celebration of the importance of teachers -- Christie Watson
If you want to know what the world of schools and classrooms is really like, this is your book. An unputdownable account of Ryan Wilson's teaching years that describes the absolute reality of teaching in UK schools including the good parts, the bad and all that is ugly. I was captivated by Wilson's honesty and vulnerability and loved reading and exploring every minute of this familiar world -- Andria Zafirakou, 2018 Global Teacher Prize winner
Laugh out loud funny - every teacher who reads it will cringe with empathy -- Laura McInerney
This entertaining memoir of 10 eventful years at the chalkface further illuminates the debt of gratitude we owe teachers * The Bookseller *
Ryan Wilson passes with flying colours and earns an A-grade for his debut book... If anyone has read Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt... Ryan's terrific tome strikes a similar funny, feel-good and frank tone -- Thomas Stichbury * attitude *
A pleasant and heartfelt account of one man's brief journey into and out of education... unquestionably funny... poignant and very personal -- Emma Williams * Schools Week *
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Being a busy working mother, I haven’t read for some years . This book has me hooked again so much so i have bought 4 as Christmas gifts .
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“Funny and touching personal account”
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“Very entertaining”
There’s certainly no ‘could do better’ about this book!! I would like to give it 6 out of 5 stars please. Respect. So much respect for people in the teaching profession. I truly bow down to all those who make a career... More
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