An inspiring collection of “pristine, perfect” (Elizabeth Strout) essays on the life-altering bonds between teacher and student and the timeless wisdom imparted both inside and outside the classroom—from critically acclaimed author, MacArthur genius, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Tony Award–nominated playwright and author, Sarah Ruhl.
Based on her popular class at Yale, this “tender and profound” (Booklist) essay collection from one of our greatest living playwrights and teachers, Sarah Ruhl, is a testament to the singular impact of teachers across every stage of our lives. Anchored in stories both personal and universal, drawing on Sarah’s experiences with her parents and children, with schoolteachers, creative influences, and beyond, Lessons from My Teachers is a “a true tribute to those who teach… [that] masterfully captures the ineffable essence of all that passes between teacher and student” (Sharon Salzberg).
Perfect for sharing with loved ones and role models alike and meant for marking important seasons and milestones, Lessons from My Teachers is a collection “told by a master storyteller…Anyone who learns and teaches will find affirmation in this book.” (Kirkus Reviews).
“Ruhl tracks the way life continually presents to us opportunities to become more impassioned scholars of the human comedy… The moral is to say hello to the familiar stranger, to write that note of gratitude and to appreciate that teaching and learning are a lot closer to love than we’ve been led to believe.” —Los Angeles Times
“Lessons from My Teachers is a tender, thoughtful, humorous slice of the wisdom gained from years of teaching and being taught.” —Shelf Awareness
“Funny and sad, tender and profound, this collection celebrates the bonds between teachers of all kinds and their students. Best savored slowly, [Lessons from My Teachers] is a touching collection that readers will appreciate.” —Booklist
“[Ruhl] shows us how even the smallest moment can instruct, how a child can teach a parent, and how true creativity demands a willingness to learn. This is a memoir of brief anecdotes, told by a master storyteller… Anyone who learns and teaches will find affirmation in this book.” —Kirkus Reviews
