Helpful Score: 4
A light-hearted, funny story, about a young woman, Sylvie, who (under duress and never believing she'll be called to make good on her promise) vows that if she survives a particularly turbulent flight, she'll do "something good" with her life. Safely on the ground, she tries to forget about her bargain, except that her two sisters, who were with her on the flight, tell her that she can't lie to God - she has to do "something good". What they come up with is a job teaching English at a nearby Catholic High School, St. Matthew's.
Sylvie discovers that her tendency to procrastinate causes her grief in prepping for her lessons and grading exams, but she also develops a wonderful rapport with her students, as well as friendships with several of the other teachers. She winds up assisting her class in marketing their fundraiser, and directing the school play, and discovers by the book's end that just like you can't judge a book by its cover, you can't judge people based on first impressions.
I very much enjoyed reading this book!
Recommended to English majors, new teachers, fans of "The Sound of Music", and anyone who enjoys a well-written, light-hearted tal
Sylvie discovers that her tendency to procrastinate causes her grief in prepping for her lessons and grading exams, but she also develops a wonderful rapport with her students, as well as friendships with several of the other teachers. She winds up assisting her class in marketing their fundraiser, and directing the school play, and discovers by the book's end that just like you can't judge a book by its cover, you can't judge people based on first impressions.
I very much enjoyed reading this book!
Recommended to English majors, new teachers, fans of "The Sound of Music", and anyone who enjoys a well-written, light-hearted tal
