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I was lucky enough to have Mr. McCourt for 6 semesters of creative writing at Stuyvesant High School. I remember we always had to submit writings to publications as part of our grade-- and show him either a rejection letter or a check--he didn't care which. He did all my college recommendations, which I still have. Not only is his book fantastic, but he is as well. We were very sad when he left to "go write a book". Some of the stories in the book were "tried out" on us. He always regaled us with stories from his past. I think I am one of the few who still call him Mr. McCourt and one of the lucky few who hailed from his classroom. Robin Shtulman <shtulman@ERVING.COM> wrote: Thanks for giving Mr. McCourt a good review! He taught at my high school and, though I didn't have him, (I had Dr. Sheldon & Ms. Kocela, both mentioned in this book), all my friends who did loved his class. I just finished _Teacher Man_ and was reminded of how creative we can be, and should be, despite the strictures of standardized testing! Happy reading, All, and Happy New Year! <-- Robin Shtulman 413-423-3326 (w) 978-544-7603 (h) shtulman@erving.com http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- Liz Hirtenstein Media Specialist Stark Elementary School, Stamford CT lizhirt@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------