Carrying a Load of Feathers - Softcover

Bill McBride

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692000992 ISBN 13: 9780692000991

Publisher: Under One Roof, 2009

Synopsis

Carrying a Load of Feathers is the second book in a series featuring Luis, the janitor, from Entertaining an Elephant. Written in the same format as the first book, the novel weaves quotes from world-renown spiritual and philosophical writers throughout the story of Bradford Sparks, an ambitious mortgage broker determined to become rich. As the story unfolds, Bradford, his wife, and two teenage children begin to learn that a family, like a garden, needs care and tending.


Here s what people are saying about Carrying a Load of Feathers:


Carrying a Load of Feathers is a tour de force. The story portrays teenager-hood, family, friends and school with such insight that it's sure to invite lots of discussion. - Dr. Judith A. Langer, Center on English Learning & Achievement, Albany Inst.


Carrying a Load of Feathers gives us a chance to examine what is important in life in learning in loving. This family's journey gives us the opportunity to think about our own choices; their journey helps us find words for our fears and hope for a better life. - Dr. Janet Allen, Author of Yellow Brick Roads and Words, Words, Words


This book resonates with all of us who struggle to find purpose in our lives. The story helps us remember that teaching is not an occupation, but a calling to change peoples lives to make a better world. - Dr. Ron Klemp, Secondary Literacy Coordinator, Los Angeles USD


Half the proceeds of every sale go to charity.


Check out the first book in this series, Entertaining An Elephant.

About this title

About the Author

Bill McBride has worked in a variety of public school and university settings. In middle and secondary schools, he has served as a Reading Specialist, English and Social Studies teacher, Drama teacher, and Gifted and Talented instructor. On the university level, Bill assisted in the training and evaluation of middle and secondary Language Arts interns. He holds a Masters in Reading and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Though he grew up in the South, Bill has lived in places as varied as Germany, Illinois, and California. He is a former Department of Defense teacher during which time he won sustained superlative performance awards. After leaving the classroom, he became an Editor and National Reading Consultant for McDougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin publishing company for fifteen years. Bill now works independently. He is well known both nationally and internationally as a humorous and inspirational speaker and engaging presenter of innovative teaching methodologies.

From the Back Cover

Bradford Sparks is an ambitious mortgage broker determined to become rich. But as he approaches success in business, he distances himself from his wife and kids. Can Mr. Sparks learn that a family, like a garden, needs care and tending?

From the Inside Flap

For those who read Entertaining an Elephant, you'll be glad to see the return of Luis, the janitor, in a new environment but assuming a similar role.

Edition details

• Publisher: Under One Roof
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692000992
• ISBN 13: 9780692000991
• Binding: Paperback