Gumboots, Lesson Plans And Hot Rugby Nights: New Beginnings in New Zealand

Flynn, J. A.

ISBN 10: 141842658X / ISBN 13: 9781418426583

Published by AuthorHouse, 2004

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Inscribed on the Title page; Dear XX XXX- Enjoy Love Judy. Book is in Fine condition. Bookseller Inventory BS/BS 13848 11/2022.

Seller Inventory # 013848

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gumboots, Lesson Plans And Hot Rugby Nights: New Beginnings in New Zealand
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141842658X
• ISBN 13: 9781418426583
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This tale recounts thedevelopment of a "strategic plan" that propels the author into the next stageof her working life - teaching ESL.¿ Byimplementing the plan, she finds a job via the Internet and accepts a positionin Auckland, New Zealandto teach English and accounting to Asians.¿During those six months, she experiences a thrilling and unexpectedtransition in her life as she gains a new perspective about life, love andhappiness from her ambitious students and the Kiwis who thrive in their smallisland country.¿ Her solo adventure 'down under'takes place in the middle of a cold, wet winter.¿ As the story unfolds, she becomes envelopedin teaching and in relationships with her new Kiwi friends.¿ The account of this sojourn weaves inanecdotes related to the trials and tribulations of maintaining abi-continental relationship with her husband. The narrative recounts travelexperiences both within Aucklandand to neighboring islands as well as exploration of the North and South Island.¿ Intermingledthroughout are colorful tidbits that elucidate readers about the culture, thecuisine (recipes included), the Kiwi lifestyle,current issues in the country and a bit about Maori traditions/legends.¿ In the telling of the story, many comparisonsare made between Auckland and herhometown, San Francisco. A must read for anyone thinkingof making a career transition or at one of life's crossroads, and especiallythose who wish to visit this fabulous country.

About the Author

J. A. Flynn (Judy)was born and raised in San Francisco, California. After attaining the position of Vice President of Finance for a stock brokerage firm on Montgomery Street in the '70s, she returned to school for an MBA. While attending the University of Southern California, she married and has lived in SoCal ever since.

Born with wanderlust, she has traveled the world for both business and pleasure with friends and husband, Jon. After a multi-faceted business career in the areas of finance, strategic planning and acquisitions, that spanned thirty years, Judy chose to take on a new challenge - teaching abroad. She combined her love of travel with this new vocation and voilá, she finds her first teaching position in New Zealand, 10,000 miles from home.