5 stars. Reviewed by Chiqui.

As an American teacher in a public high school system, I was amazed at how similar my teaching experience was to that of Helena! She has absolutely captured the essence of what it is like to teach "over there" and over here. The meetings; that caffeinated sanctuary that we call the Teachers' Lounge; the tests, evaluations, and special events; the prep and duties; the adults, the kids; the highs, the lows; those motivating crumbs when we need it most--all are represented in Helena's captivating style. As I read, I found her use of language, story telling, and sardonic wit vividly re-created my classroom days as well. In short, "A Teacher's Life" is a fun read, and would be a great gift for both current and retired teachers in the U.S. or U.K.!