This is really a book aimed at beginning or early teachers, about how to be more successful at classroom management. The author was a Teach for America fellow, and apparently has an awful first year, complete with kids punching him and trash cans set on fire. Once he got his act together, he wrote this book in hopes of helping other new teachers avoid some of his mistakes.
I can't say I agree with all of his advice - the whole 'no smiling until Christmas' thing always felt wrong to me - but it was an interesting (and quick) read that helped me to think about how I manage my own classes, and how I might tweak some of my methods. I also like that the author acknowledges (some of) the (many) failings of teacher education, especially when it comes to teaching new teachers how to control a classroom.
I'd recommend reading this book to relatively new teachers, or any teacher having trouble controlling classes.
6/10
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