Uptaught

I read this book in 1973 when I was a student at Western Michigan University studying to become a teacher. Its philosophy rings as true today as it did back then. Anyone considering the teaching profession should read this. It is a quick read, but very powerful. Its author, Ken Macrorie, was probably the best teacher I have ever had. When I write today, I can still remember what he taught us. I am buying this book and his textbook, Telling Writing, for my children who are reaching an age where they are ready to learn to become better writers.

I was an English teacher-in-training in California, and this book was required reading. Thank heavens! Its truths have wafted through my teaching since then -- in inner cities, suburbia, Air Force towns, and now overseas. It has an eye for what creates good writing. Good writing, and written well. More cannot be said!