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A Dangerous and Deadly Place: A Public School Teacher's Story Based On Actual Events

by Cassandra Taylor-Bray

274 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-1825; ISBN 1-4251-0068-6; US$21.06, C$24.22, EUR17.30, £12.11

Getting an education was never like this! Many school days are far beyond your wildest or horrific nightmares! Sex, violence and death are the ultimate price for some individuals to learn!

About the Book

This book tells the story about a public school teacher’s controversial and dangerous journey, of over 11 years, in the New York City Department of Education. Simone Gray begins as a young, enthusiastic, professional and good teacher. She soon discovers that her natural rapport with students and excellent teaching abilities are not enough to survive in the dysfunctional, chaotic, perilous and deadly environment in the South Bronx public schools. Sex, violence, cruelty, theft and various other types of abuse are often common occurrences at school. The readers will be riveted by places that most won’t see or experience. Reading this book is like taking an emotional roller coaster ride. The students, staff and administrators never cease to be compelling subjects in a very powerful and tragic chronicle.

About the Author

Cassandra Taylor-Bray is a first-time author. She was born and raised in New York City. Cassandra is a retired teacher that taught for the New York City Department of Education. She is an artist and currently resides with her husband in Europe.

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