Now more than
ever, we need a good read—one that inspires and motivates—Berner’s
poignant story gives the reader a welcome and hefty dose of
“feel good.”
David Berner
had it all—a very successful career as a broadcast journalist, a
beautiful wife and family, and a good income.
Life took a
drastic 180 when his father became terminally ill; he lost his
job and his marriage fell apart. But it’s always darkest before
the light and a serendipitous opportunity helped Berner get to
his light.
After accepting a teaching
position in an impoverished and troubled Chicago-area school
district, he had no idea where life would take him or what these
students would be like. Figuring he had nothing to lose, he
ended up gaining much more than he ever thought he would. His
students, representations of society’s throw-aways, taught him
invaluable lessons about himself and why he became a journalist
in the first place.
Look what people are saying
about Accidental Lessons:
“Berner has given us a
beautiful, elegantly-written book in the tradition of Blackboard
Jungle and To Sir, With Love – the difference here is that
Berner's story is not fiction, it's true.”
-Thomas E. Kennedy, 2008
Winner of the National Magazine Award; author of Riding the
Dog: A Look Back at America.
Accidental Lessons
is a wonderfully written and stirring narration of an
award-winning journalist’s personal struggle and
self-discovery. It is a testament to truth and gives voice to
those who need their story told.
