I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very helpful book. I enjoyed reading it a lot!

Kristine Gasbarre's Show, Don't Tell is a deeply moving memoir that celebrates the profound impact of extraordinary educators and the transformative power of shared stories. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, this book invites readers to reflect on the influential teachers in their own lives.

At its heart is Mrs. Korthaus, an educator far ahead of her time, who consistently inspired her students to dream bigger and live boldly. It's only in her retirement, while battling cancer, that she begins to reveal her own remarkable life story: marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., navigating a corporate career, overcoming heartbreak, and "accidentally" finding her calling as a teacher who forever shaped countless young lives, including Gasbarre's.

Through Show, Don't Tell, Kristine Gasbarre lovingly chronicles her thirty-year friendship with this pivotal figure. She shares the invaluable lessons Mrs. Korthaus imparted on self-discovery, resilience, and the importance of showing up fully for life. The memoir gracefully weaves together moments of tragedy, awe, and the heartwarming bond forged across generations, ultimately serving as a poignant reminder of the elders who believed in us and a powerful call to express gratitude for the lives they influenced.

I’m a writer myself, so the title intrigued me, because we say this to writers all the time. The premise of the book caught my attention, but unfortunately, it didn’t hold it. I found the narrative boring. I’m so sorry. I wanted to like it, really I did!

4⭐️

[a copy of this book was provided to me by the published from netgalley. thank you!]

a powerful book about the importance of words and stories. this book reminded me of the value of teachers and learning, and made me reminisce on the good teachers ive been fortunate enough to have in my life growing up

Well written and engaging. This one is hard to categorize. As a writer, I was attracted by the title, but it's really about life and how we are most inspired by the people who show us how to live rather than tell us. Thanks to the publisher and author for the opportunity to read/review.

As an educator I was keen to read this book and learn about Mrs Korthaus and her influence on the author as a child, and as an adult. I found the author's story of how Mrs K influenced her, taught her about female empowerment, and striving for the best truly inspirational. Their adult friendship is heartwarming, and emphasises the importance of friendships, relationships, and making the best of opportunities. I sometimes found the book a little disjointed with the narrative jumping around a bit, but overall I enjoyed it.

This is a short and sweet book about the positive influence of a caring teacher. Though the book had occasional moments of inconsistency or less focus on the main topics of the book, it is overall a wonderful read. It is heartfelt, poignant, and optimistic. It reminded me of my gratitude for my wonderful teachers - and reminded me of my hope to inspire students in my classroom. I recommend this book to other educators and to anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community, especially in the lives of young women. I give this book 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

Thank you to NetGalley and Worthy for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions. This review is posted on Goodreads and will be posted on Amazon upon the book's publication.

I like to this book. I love a good story that focuses on a teacher and how they shape someone’s life. I like the character development in the story, and the pacing of the book itself was good. Overall, it was enjoyable and it kept me entertained throughout the whole entire read.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!