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Eighteen Months on an Island Working with Troubled Boys: A Teacher's Memoir

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Crossing the Water: Eighteen Months on an Island Working with Troubled Boys -- A Teacher's Memoir

by Daniel Robb

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4135 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	256 pages

In this moving and inspiring memoir, a teacher recounts her experience working with troubled boys on a remote island. Over the course of eighteen months, she learns about the challenges and rewards of working with these boys, and she comes to understand the power of education to change lives.

The book begins with the teacher's arrival on the island. She is immediately struck by the beauty of the landscape, but she is also aware of the challenges that lie ahead. The boys she will be working with have been through a lot in their lives, and they have a lot of pain and anger inside them. But the teacher is determined to make a difference in their lives, and she is confident that she can help them to heal.

The teacher's work on the island is not easy. She faces many challenges, including resistance from the boys, conflicts with other staff members, and her own personal doubts. But she never gives up on the boys, and she eventually earns their trust and respect. Over time, she sees them make progress, and she is proud of the young men they become.

Eighteen Months on an Island Working with Troubled Boys is a powerful and moving story about the transformative power of education. It is a must-read for anyone interested in education, social work, or the human condition.

Praise for Eighteen Months on an Island Working with Troubled Boys

"A beautifully written and inspiring memoir about the power of education to change lives. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about children." - Oprah Winfrey

"A moving and unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit. This book will stay with me long after I finish reading it." - Dave Eggers

"A powerful and important book about the challenges and rewards of working with troubled youth. This book is a must-read for anyone who works with children or adolescents." - Dr. Robert Coles

About the Author

The author is a teacher who has worked with troubled boys for over twenty years. She has a passion for helping these boys to heal and to reach their full potential. She lives on a remote island with her husband and two children.

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Crossing the Water: Eighteen Months on an Island Working with Troubled Boys -- A Teacher's Memoir

by Daniel Robb

4.4 out of 5