Show, Don't Tell: A Writer, Her Teacher, and the Power of Sharing Our Stories

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Love an American Man, the author honors an unforgettable mentor and reflects on the ways we inspire each other when we share our stories.

When Kristine Gasbarre met Mrs. Korthaus, her junior-high teacher was already a popular and influential figure among students. For Kristine and other young girls, she was the only woman they knew who proudly embraced her independence in their male-dominated, small-town community. Mrs. Korthaus had been out in the world, had marched on Washington with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and supported herself financially by starting and running her own catering business before "accidentally" becoming a teacher. She dedicated herself to showing students how to learn and think for themselves and chase their dreams.

In Show, Don't Tell, Kristine Gasbarre shares the wisdom she gleaned from the teacher who shaped her own life so significantly. It's a moving reminder of the ways we can impact each other when we share our stories. Mrs. Korthaus's wisdom about a woman's sense of self, feminine strength, leadership, and female independence will remind readers to pause and honor the teachers in our lives.