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Front of the Class|Brad Cohen

Front of the Class : How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had

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Overview

Now a Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie Event available on streaming platforms. Front of the Class is now in paperback for the first time and includes a new epilogue.

As a child with Tourette syndrome, Brad Cohen was ridiculed, beaten, mocked, and shunned. Children, teachers, and even family members found it difficult to be around him. As a teen, he was viewed by many as purposefully misbehaving, even though he had little power over the twitches and noises he produced, especially under stress. Even today, Brad is sometimes ejected from movie theaters and restaurants. But Brad Cohen's story is not one of self-pity. His unwavering determination and fiercely positive attitude conquered the difficulties he faced in school, in college, and while job hunting. Brad never stopped striving, and after twenty-four interviews, he landed his dream job: teaching grade school and nurturing all of his students as a positive, encouraging role model. Front of the Class tells his inspirational story.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780312571399
  • ISBN-10: 0312571399
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
  • Publish Date: November 2008
  • Dimensions: 8.24 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
  • Page Count: 272

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