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Fun Is Where You Make It: Amusing Tales From A Teacher’s Life
Need a good laugh? Then grab a cup of tea and dive into this collection of humorous short stories. Betty McGillivray, a retired teacher, will entertain you with her quirky interactions in and out of the classroom. Adventures such as tipping canoes, police pranksters, creating the perfect pie for a curling bonspiel, or avoiding jury duty, bears and tornados—all told in a way that will make you feel like you are chatting with a friend.“Every page of Fun is Where You Make It reminds the reader that life is a gift worth embracing and enjoying. Her stories are not only funny and quirky, they’re also uplifting.” - Maureen Ulrich, author Power Plays, Face Off, Breakaway, Shootout and the Gabrielle Rouge (Winds of Change Series)
282 pages, Hardcover
Published February 13, 2024
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May 14, 2024
The stories were so fun to read! Betty is a natural story teller and I enjoyed every minute of this read!
February 13, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hilarious, Heartwarming Ride Through Life and Teaching!
“Fun Is Where You Make It: Amusing Tales From A Teacher’s Life” by Betty McGillivray is an absolute delight from start to finish. Reading this book feels like sitting down with a dear friend who knows how to find humor in every twist and turn of life. Betty’s quirky adventures, from tipping canoes to dodging tornadoes, from jury duty escapades to creating the perfect pie, are told with such charm and wit that you can’t help but laugh out loud.
What makes this book truly special is how relatable it is. Whether you’ve ever been in a classroom, faced life’s unexpected challenges, or simply need a good mood boost, these stories hit the mark. Each page reminds you that life is a gift to be enjoyed, and Betty’s lighthearted perspective is both refreshing and uplifting.
Her storytelling is effortless and captivating funny, heartwarming, and genuine. By the end, you’ll feel like you’ve shared unforgettable moments with a friend who sees the joy in every situation. If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh, smile, and maybe even appreciate the little quirks of life, this is it.
A must-read for anyone who loves humor, life stories, or just a good laugh to brighten their day. You won’t be able to put it down!
“Fun Is Where You Make It: Amusing Tales From A Teacher’s Life” by Betty McGillivray is an absolute delight from start to finish. Reading this book feels like sitting down with a dear friend who knows how to find humor in every twist and turn of life. Betty’s quirky adventures, from tipping canoes to dodging tornadoes, from jury duty escapades to creating the perfect pie, are told with such charm and wit that you can’t help but laugh out loud.
What makes this book truly special is how relatable it is. Whether you’ve ever been in a classroom, faced life’s unexpected challenges, or simply need a good mood boost, these stories hit the mark. Each page reminds you that life is a gift to be enjoyed, and Betty’s lighthearted perspective is both refreshing and uplifting.
Her storytelling is effortless and captivating funny, heartwarming, and genuine. By the end, you’ll feel like you’ve shared unforgettable moments with a friend who sees the joy in every situation. If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh, smile, and maybe even appreciate the little quirks of life, this is it.
A must-read for anyone who loves humor, life stories, or just a good laugh to brighten their day. You won’t be able to put it down!
June 15, 2026
At the onset, I was ready for a fun and amusing set of tales from a teacher who had encountered a lot of eccentric young students (which probably describes all young students). But I was really disappointed. This seemed like someone's passion project turned into a novel (but not as a complement). Before I continue, this is not meant to be as an insult towards the author, Betty. I am simply stating my subjective opinion on this memoir. This was a poor concoction of a string of short stories pretending to be somewhat coherent enough to pose as a memoir. From what I can gather, Betty must be told all the time, "you're a great story teller, so why don't you make a book out of those stories".... and it seems like Betty took that a little too seriously.
Let me put it this way. As a blog, this will probably be top tier. As a book, this is one of the very few times in my long reading / audiobooking journey that I felt like I've straight up wasted my time. Not for me, but I'm sure there is an audience for this.
Let me put it this way. As a blog, this will probably be top tier. As a book, this is one of the very few times in my long reading / audiobooking journey that I felt like I've straight up wasted my time. Not for me, but I'm sure there is an audience for this.
November 10, 2025
What an interesting collection of short stories! If you are/were a teacher, live in a rural community, or have kids - you will have some good chuckles at Betty's well crafted stories. Great Christmas gift for teachers too!
December 20, 2025
A great casual read to have on your coffee table. Every chapter is its own slice-of-life story seen through the author's unique humourous lens. Her inner monologue can turn every little life event, from using a public washroom, to getting pulled over for speeding, into a rib-tickling adventure.
March 10, 2024
This book is funny, entertaining and easy to relate to! It is an easy read that will fill your heart with joy and lighten your load as you read about the author’s quirky life.
January 2, 2025
This book is full of humorous stories that had me laughing out loud. Good for a cover to cover read or just read a random chapter or two when you need a good laugh. Highly recommend!!
June 14, 2025
2.25⭐️ Not what I thought, but kept with it anyway.
July 9, 2025
Loved the stories! They were entertaining and a great reminder to find the fun in everything!
January 19, 2025
This book is humorous, relatable, and fun! I enjoyed laughing at the stories, anecdotes, and quotes throughout. Definitely one of my all time favourite books and I highly recommend reading it. 😄
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