Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt talks with Dialogue host Marcia Franklin in 2002 about the power of memory, storytelling, teaching and writing. The author of "Angela's Ashes" also reflects on what it was like to win the Pulitzer Prize and the events of 9/11.
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ResponderEliminarI don't think so, Justo. Try again whenever you a have a minute and tell me if it you can see it. I've just acceded from an external page and it works without any problem!
ResponderEliminarnow, I do can watch the video. Thank you
ResponderEliminar- "You could be a lawyer or a writer... but to be a teacher is considered bored in America"
ResponderEliminar- "you have to be learning while you are teaching. It's very suffered. All the senses have to work at the same time"
What interesting interview!. Although difficult to follow because of the lack of movement in the McCourt's lips :-)
ResponderEliminarIn any case, I'll take with his mantra " If you're teaching and not learning you are not teaching".