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At 22, Dan Brown came to the Bronx's P.S. 85 as an eager, fresh-faced teacher. Unbeknownst to him, his assigned class, 4-217, was the designated "dumping ground" for all fourth-grade problem cases, and his students would prove to be more challenging than he could ever anticipate. Intent on being a caring, dedicated teacher but confronted with unruly children, absent parents, and a failing administration, Dan was pushed to the limit time and again: he found himself screaming with rage, punching his fist through a blackboard out of sheer frustration, often just wanting to give up and walk away.

A charming, poignant, and mesmerizing memoir in essays from beloved actor and natural-born storyteller Minnie Driver, chronicling the way life works out even when it doesn’t. In this intimate, beautifully crafted collection, Driver writes and narrates with disarming charm and candor about her...

In this brutally honest and sometimes heart-wrenching book, Ali Carter takes you through his personal journey from chef to police officer, to family mediator and ultimately, founder of a tech start-up. Improving your life and making significant changes for the better is challenging - especially if you have complex childhood issues, react terribly to rejection and think you can do it all by yourself, as Ali did.

Hauntings, hot takes, and whatever else we feel like talking about. From spine-chilling ghost stories to the latest news and everything in between, Low Expectations is your go-to for unfiltered, unpredictable conversations. We don’t promise to be experts, but we do promise to keep it real—whether it’s spooky season or just another random tangent. Tune in for a mix of the paranormal, pop culture, and whatever’s on our minds this week. Low expectations, always interesting.

Welcome to "Breaking Expectations," the empowering podcast that celebrates the incredible journeys of women of color who have defied the odds and shattered expectations. Join us as we dive into the inspiring stories of WOC who have triumphed over adversity, faced diverse challenges, and emerged stronger than ever.In each episode, we explore a range of thought-provoking topics, offering a platform for open and honest conversations. From sharing insights on life as a black girl to addressing the complexities of mental health within the black community, we cover topics that matter most.Follow ...

A platform where children of immigrant parents have thought provoking conversations about navigating through this thing called life.

Breaking the societal expectations and limitations on women in order for them to fully embrace their purpose and power

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. Charles Dickens remains – 200 years after his birth – arguably Britain’s most successful writer. Works such as Great Expectations and Oliver Twist have amused and inspired readers in all languages since their original publication in...