THE TEACHER begins with young BRIAN DESMOND teaching math at Newtown High School in Queens, New York despite a learning disability -- he cannot write legibly. He paid for his college education by fixing clocks, is fiercely independent, and aches for the respect of his sister and father, who treat him as dumb. A new principal comes to Newtown High with a wife, a lovely daughter and problems which threaten Brianas teaching career. Martin Bernhard, a wealthy member of the Board of Education, tries to rescue Brianas teaching job. In return he asks Brian to help him understand his dynamic daughter Julia, a concert violinist. Briefly barred from active hobbies, Brian accompanies a friend to a little theater audition which leads to involvement with actors, directors and agents in Queens, Westchester and Manhattan. As these various activities overlap, a crisis in Brianas family clouds his perspective. He ignores local beauty Sheila Murray, and when she decides itas time to look elsewhere Brian is forced to realign all of his priorities.The ownera#39;s manual tells me it may need special attention I can no longer afford. Skipping ... A three year old car in good condition would suit me fine. Ia#39;ve asked Warner to join me because he knows more about selling cars than I do. What do anbsp;...
Title | : | The Teacher |
Author | : | Dan FitzGerald |
Publisher | : | AuthorHouse - 2012-02-21 |
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