Pattie C.S. Burke
The author presents her stories with wit, passion, empathy, and deeply honest emotion. Men as well as women, teachers as well as students -all will gain insight into the value of pursuing autobiographical writing as a tool for understanding self, schools, and society. A Foreword by curriculum scholar Susan H. Edgarton, and response essays by noted educators are an important component of this book. Referred to as a force of nature, Burke brings her unique energy to every page of this important volume. Burke s stories and poems are a poignant collection of self-exploration, writing, and teaching. Teachers, mothers, and learners alike will find value in this colorful and meaningful volume."
Women and Pedagogy: Education Through Autobiographical Narrative