Cruisin' Chronicles: Thank You For My Children

Have you ever read a book and felt like the author was sitting in the same room with you telling the story?

Have you ever read a book that was so good you just couldn't put it down until you finished it?

Have you ever read a book and felt like you were living in that moment recounted in the story?

Have you ever read a book that was very easy to read and when you finished realized that it was chock full of useful information?

This has been my experience with Thank You For My Children by Rick Pepe.

Rick retired from teaching after 37 years in the classroom. He has a wealth of information to pass on to fellow teachers, those contemplating a teaching career, and those who want to relive their high school experience.

Rick chronicles his last year of teaching and adds anecdotes from the 36 years before. Some of these anecdotes are humorous, some show the trials and tribulations of teaching, and some offer advice for the new as well as seasoned teacher.

As I was reading this book, which I finished in a couple of days because I just couldn't put it down, I felt like Rick was sitting in the room with me recounting his many stories of his years in the classroom. It is written just as Rick speaks which is wonderful because he is a great storyteller!

I gleaned a lot of useful information to use in my own classroom from Rick's stories. He's not preachy from all those years of experience. Rather, I found his writing to be very humble.

I personally recommend Thank You For My Children. It is easy to read, easy to purchase, and reasonably priced!

You can purchase Thank You For My Children at the Book House, Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY, the Open Door, Jay Street, Schenectady, NY and the Book Hound, Main Street, Amsterdam, NY.

Not local? No problem!

You can also purchase Rick's book online at:

Thetroybookmakers.com - http://tbmbooks.corecommerce.com/Thank_You_for_My_Children.html

Amazon.com -
http://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Children-Final-Year-Observations/dp/1614680434/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393861903&sr=1-1&keywords=thank+you+for+my+children+by+rick+pepe

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The birthstone for March is aquamarine. This March birthstone necklace made with aquamarine Swarovski crystals from Cruisin' Creations collection is set off so beautifully against soft white nylon yarn. It measures 18", closes with a silver toned alligator clasp, and has a 4" chain to adjust the length. It is gorgeous against light or dark colored tops!