ISBN: 9781450233835

Carlson Veitch has experienced entirely too much rejection in his life, but when he receives an offer to teach physical education at Kipling Secondary, he thinks his life is about to turn… More...

Carlson Veitch has experienced entirely too much rejection in his life, but when he receives an offer to teach physical education at Kipling Secondary, he thinks his life is about to turn around. Little does Carlson know that a family mystery, a gaggle of impossible students, and a villainous boss are all ready to stand in his way-just as he is about to reach his destiny.Carlson''s new career lasts exactly two days. After teachers organize the largest strike in North American history, Carlson joins an army of angry educators and soon realizes that no textbook ever taught him how to cope with parents who throw tomatoes at picketing teachers. After the strike ends, Carlton returns to the classroom and, in his spare time, rejuvenates a relationship with Lisa-the woman who broke his heart and then moved to Peru. As he scrutinizes how many XOs she writes at the end of her letters as a way of determining whether she still loves him, he grows disillusioned with teaching; one student after another tests his patience.As Carlson wrestles old ghosts and new obstacles, he wants to find the meaning of life-but will really settle for just a little happiness instead. Nicholas Adam, Books, Fiction and Literature, Escaping the Grind: From the Chronicles of Carlson Books>Fiction and Literature, Iuniverse<

ISBN: 9781450233835

Paperback, [PU: iUniverse], Carlson Veitch has experienced entirely too much rejection in his life, but when he receives an offer to teach physical education at Kipling Secondary, he thin… More...

Paperback, [PU: iUniverse], Carlson Veitch has experienced entirely too much rejection in his life, but when he receives an offer to teach physical education at Kipling Secondary, he thinks his life is about to turn around. Little does Carlson know that a family mystery, a gaggle of impossible students, and a villainous boss are all ready to stand in his way-just as he is about to reach his destiny. Carlson's new career lasts exactly two days. After teachers organize the largest strike in North American history, Carlson joins an army of angry educators and soon realizes that no textbook ever taught him how to cope with parents who throw tomatoes at picketing teachers. After the strike ends, Carlton returns to the classroom and, in his spare time, rejuvenates a relationship with Lisa-the woman who broke his heart and then moved to Peru. As he scrutinizes how many XOs she writes at the end of her letters as a way of determining whether she still loves him, he grows disillusioned with teaching; one student after another tests his patience. As Carlson wrestles old ghosts and new obstacles, he wants to find the meaning of life-but will really settle for just a little happiness instead., Contemporary Fiction<

ISBN: 9781450233835

After an invigorating trip through the Rocky Mountains, recent graduate Carlson Veitch lands his first real job. The idealistic young man thinks success will require nothing more than wea… More...

After an invigorating trip through the Rocky Mountains, recent graduate Carlson Veitch lands his first real job. The idealistic young man thinks success will require nothing more than wearing a tie, a regular bedtime and a daily shave. Little does Carlson know that a labour dispute, impossible students and a villainous boss are all ready to test his resolve. Nicholas Adam’s debut novel Escaping the Grind flings you into the angst-filled world of Carlson Veitch—a world that hovers between irreverence, sardonic humour and just the right touch of young male vulnerability. Then just when you think it’s merely a brilliantly funny book, it sets you down gently into moments that are poignant and heartwarming. —Sherry Hinman, vice-president, Ontario Writers conference, editor, writer, teacher Very compelling. It’s light, breezy and witty. -- Terry Fallis, author of The Best Laid Plans, winner of the Stephen Leacock award for humour Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, iUniverse, Incorporated Core >1<

2010, ISBN: 145023383X

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2010, ISBN: 145023383X

Kartoniert / Broschiert FICTION / Humorous / General, mit Schutzumschlag neu, [PU:iUniverse]