Erin McHugh's last two books, Like My Mother Always Said . . . and
Like My Father Always Said . . ., pulled together a rainbow of savvy,
humorous, and questionable wisdom from parents. Her next volume leaves
home and heads for the classroom to celebrate what we gleaned from
perhaps the most obvious candidates for learning: our teachers. The same
quotation crowdsourcing McHugh has used so well before is at work again
in Like My Teacher Always Said. . . . The book includes both full-page
tales and short quips and is divided into chapters such as "Scare
Tactics," "Advice That Stuck," and "Crazy Town." The material is
exceptionally rich and comes from a diverse roster of characters--from
grade school instructors and piano teachers to Catholic school nuns,
guidance counselors, coaches, and mentors. This book is a perfect way to
inspire memories of student days and an ideal gift for teachers to show
your appreciation for the influence they've had on your life.