The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life Audiobook (Unabridged)

" The one complaint I have, even though this is a book I keep near me all school year, is that it's a little bit too "self-helpy/new-agey/mystical". But, that aside, it's helped me to be a more confidant teacher. Palmer talks about how teaching is a profession where you HAVE to be yourself or you won't have integrity. It's about letting who you are as a person inform your instruction. Once you've lost the ability to do that, it's impossible to do your job well. Full of anecdotes from Palmer's own career. "

" I've read it once, but now I'm going through it again. Trying to glean more from Mr. Palmer. He's an AMAZING thinker and writer. "

" I got to meet Parker Palmer at a conference. He wasn't a very dynamic keynote speaker, but what an inspiration. I reread this book when I'm feeling overwhelmed by my job. This one sustains me. "

" Too theoretical and, ultimately, boring to finish "

" Well, this is a very insightful book and well written but I am going to college to teach Elementary School and I didn't feel like this book was helpful for me. It's definitely geared to help teachers or future teachers who plan on teaching high school or college. I did get some interesting tidbits from the book, but I won't be adding it to my personal collection. "

" Parker Palmer is a good man. There is much in this book that is of value, and he's usually right (at least in my view), but the book can be dull and a bit sappy at times. "

" A must-read for anyone who teaches "

" Reminded me of why I chose teaching as a career and, moreso, as a way of life. "

" Probably the best book I've read on the teacher's life. "

" reading for a class i am taking... "

" Interesting, if a bit dramatic for my taste. I read this as part of a book group at school and the group was what really made it for me. "

" Simply, this book makes one of the strongest statements ever on pedagogy -- teachers must be genuine, and to be genuine, we must be vulnerable to our students. It sets aside the war between DI and constructivism, stating that these are far less important than the teacher. "

" Parker Palmer is one of my heroes! If you're down and out as a teacher, read this book. Twice. "

" A very inspirational book for teachers. "

" If you're a teacher, you must read this book. "

" Really enjoyed this book. Thought provoking. Of course, I like most things that tap my Quaker roots. All those in "professions of the heart" would enjoy this, I think. "

" This book provides very helpful insight about changing one's approach to teaching. It reads almost like an extension of the author's possible dissertation though which was kind of irritating. "

" So far a little too philosophical for me, but I like some of the ideas in this book. "

" An interesting philosphical text on teaching. Very insighful and helpful. "

" One of the best books on education that I have ever read. "

" WOW, this is a great book that is right on par with my own teaching philosophy. I borrowed it from the library but will buy my own copy. Really inspirational text for college instructors. "

" Such an excellent book about teaching. Every summer I read it to remind myself why. "

" Oh, thank you, Dr. Palmer for now I know, I am not alone in my ideas. "

" I love the work of Parker Palmer. This must be the 4th or 5th time I have read this book. I gain so much more with each new reading. "

" I am reading this for my yoga class. I am not sure I understood all of this; our group is meeting to discuss it later and I am hoping to fit the dots together after that. "

" Some good thoughts. I took a few notes for my "teacher" file - but overall, it was a little too philosophical for me. A bit preachy. "

" Great book for teachers. I didn't really get much value from it, but it was well written. "

" Read for school. Enjoyed it, one I will have to read again and again as a teacher. "

" I've read this twice now, and despite the age of the book, it is still relevant today. Teaching is an exhausting career, but it's also very rewarding. "

" Great companion to The Courage to Teach, especially good if you plan a study group of the book. "

" A very important read for anyone in the field of education. How to regain your sense of purpose, and make a difference in the world. "