Tag: nonfiction
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No Fear In My Classroom by Frank C. Wootan – A Book Review
By and large, No Fear In My Classroom offers one man’s opinion on how to deal with fear in the classroom and fearful aspects of being an educator. While many of his points are possible, most of them are unlikely to occur and could needlessly frighten you. As he says, though, it’s always good to…
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Manhood For Amateurs by Michael Chabon – A Book Revie
I feel like this book was written for me. Seriously. Just me. As you’ve probably guessed, I loved Manhood For Amateurs. Chabon is really just a far more successful, talented version of me. He’s a stay-at-home dad; he does the cooking; he’s a writer; he digs pop culture and comic books; he’s not especially talented…
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Causing a Scene by Charlie Todd and Alex Scordelis – A Book Review
This book reflects upon some of the most successful missions completed by Improv Everywhere, a New York based comedy group that stages harmless—though chaotic—pranks throughout the city. Examples include (my personal favorite) an Anton Chekhov book signing at Barnes and Noble, an Olympic Trial synchronized swimming bid in the Washington Square Park fountain, and how…
