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Cracked Open: A Teacher's Battle With Perfection
Over a decade of teaching primary school children Aimee has seen and experienced it all. This book is her own personal journey from a fresh-faced newbie teacher to a seasoned educator who is now guiding others to navigate some of the potholes that can come along the way.
Hard hitting topics of burnout, compassion fatigue, and negative self-talk are threaded through her heart-breaking miscarriages, the challenges of teaching while being a new mum and the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19.
It is raw, vulnerable and a must-read for those trying to ‘do-it-all’ while constantly feeling like they are coming up short. All women will find themselves in a part of Aimee’s story and more importantly some simple actions to start implementing into your life right now.
Hard hitting topics of burnout, compassion fatigue, and negative self-talk are threaded through her heart-breaking miscarriages, the challenges of teaching while being a new mum and the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19.
It is raw, vulnerable and a must-read for those trying to ‘do-it-all’ while constantly feeling like they are coming up short. All women will find themselves in a part of Aimee’s story and more importantly some simple actions to start implementing into your life right now.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2021
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February 5, 2022
I loved this book - I can see myself throughout the pages, it was very relatable and helped me to become more aware of who I am and what I’m doing in terms of my career and building work life balance. I found some really good in depth pieces in here, and there were some parts that I wish had been expanded on a little further. Definitely an important read!
February 18, 2023
I dunno - I was really engaged the first half, even though I found the timelines kept changing and I couldn’t keep up with where we were in her life story.
The second half I found repetitive. In the end it turns out she survives teaching by leaving the profession so I don’t really feel like I gained new inspiration or insight into how doing such a huge job can be manageable while also come away feeling like you’re nailing it.
The second half I found repetitive. In the end it turns out she survives teaching by leaving the profession so I don’t really feel like I gained new inspiration or insight into how doing such a huge job can be manageable while also come away feeling like you’re nailing it.
July 2, 2022
Totally relatable!! While written in an easy to read way, it was challenging because of the truth in what was said. Thank you for this gift as it has helped in many ways.
October 9, 2022
A real and raw recount of teacher burnout. Really hits home .
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