A review by adolwyn
Tales from the Teachers' Lounge: What I Learned in School the Second Time Around—One Man's Irreverent Look at Being a Teacher Today by Robert Wilder

2.0

This book started so strongly - the beginning chapters seemed relevant, funny, just a little bit snarky, and like it would be a refreshing read for those of us who spend our time in the classroom and need a good laugh. However, it devolves into something bitter and uncomfortable to read. Mr. Wilder is often offensive to both his students and their parents (as well as fellow teachers) and makes jokes that are in extraordinarily poor taste. I'm all for a little ribbing and real humour, but attempted humour at the expense of other people is off limits for me. I'm sorry I purchased this book. It left a bad taste in my mouth and the only question I was left with by the end of it was, "how is this bitter, useless man still teaching?"