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Teach, Pray, Drink: Watering and Harvesting The Roses From The Concrete
386 pages, Paperback
Published February 26, 2025
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December 30, 2025
This audiobook is a powerful, authentic journey through Dr. Clarkson’s experiences in the urban school system. His storytelling captures the full emotional spectrum—moments of humor, joy, frustration, and heartbreak—while shining light on the challenges and triumphs of students and educators alike.
What makes this experience especially compelling in audio form is hearing Dr. Clarkson tell it himself. His voice carries the weight, care, and passion behind each moment, and the emotion feels real and unfiltered in a way that a printed page simply cannot replicate.
Another element that truly sets this book apart is his creative weaving of cultural references—artists, films, and personal reflections—paired with a unique drink suggestion for each chapter. His recurring reminder that you may “need another sip” adds both levity and connection to real-life processing of difficult truths. It is thoughtful, clever, and deeply human.
As someone who also proudly calls Dr. Clarkson my fraternity brother, I could not be more proud of the honesty, courage, and love poured into this work. This book not only informs, but also compels you to feel, reflect, and recognize the realities so many educators and students face every day. I truly hope it reaches a wide audience, because it deserves to be heard.
What makes this experience especially compelling in audio form is hearing Dr. Clarkson tell it himself. His voice carries the weight, care, and passion behind each moment, and the emotion feels real and unfiltered in a way that a printed page simply cannot replicate.
Another element that truly sets this book apart is his creative weaving of cultural references—artists, films, and personal reflections—paired with a unique drink suggestion for each chapter. His recurring reminder that you may “need another sip” adds both levity and connection to real-life processing of difficult truths. It is thoughtful, clever, and deeply human.
As someone who also proudly calls Dr. Clarkson my fraternity brother, I could not be more proud of the honesty, courage, and love poured into this work. This book not only informs, but also compels you to feel, reflect, and recognize the realities so many educators and students face every day. I truly hope it reaches a wide audience, because it deserves to be heard.
June 10, 2025
Great insight into the field of teaching, especially in areas where the clientele is a little more challenging! Thank you for sharing and being an advocate for change! We DO need more Black men in education!!!
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