After more than thirty years on the job, Rafe Esquith still puts in the countless classroom hours familiar to every dedicated educator. His New York Times bestseller Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire was food for a teacher's mind-this new book is food for a teacher's soul. Esquith candidly tackles the three stages of life for career teachers and offers encouragement to see them through the difficult early years, advice on mid-career classroom building, and novel ideas for how Iongtime educators can put their expertise to work. Most importan! Esquith raises a battle cry for all teachers: "No retreat, no surrenderl" With his trademark mix of offbeat humor, practicality, and boundless compassion, Esquith proves the perfect companion for teachers who need a quick pick-me-up, a long heart-to-heart, or just a momentary reminder that they're not alone.