Show, Don't Tell
A Writer, Her Teacher, and the Power of Sharing Our Stories
Author: Kristine Gasbarre
From New York Times bestselling writer and senior editor for Reader's Digest, Kristine Gasbarre, comes Tuesdays with Morrie meets Eat, Pray, Love in this inspirational book that shines a spotlight on women's rights through her thirty-year relationship with her English teacher.
23rd June 2025
Hardcover
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From New York Times bestselling writer and senior editor for Reader's Digest, Kristine Gasbarre, comes Tuesdays with Morrie meets Eat, Pray, Love in this inspirational book that shines a spotlight on women's rights through her thirty-year relationship with her English teacher.
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Remember that teacher who made you see something in yourself?
When Kristine Gasbarre met Mrs. Korthaus, this high school English teacher was already influential among students. For Kristine and other young girls, she was one of the few woman they'd encountered who led with conviction in both the classroom and community in their male-dominated small town. Mrs. Korthaus had been out in the world, had participated in a few of the most historical moments of the twentieth century, and had spent twenty years in corporate life before 'accidentally' becoming a teacher.Surrounded by students, she found herself at home and dedicated her life to teaching students not what to think, but how to think. Guided by her passion and encouragement, many struggling students felt confident enough to peel themselves away from the familiarity of their hometown to chase after their dreams-after she helped many of them realize they had dreams.In Show, Don't Tell, Kristine Gasbarre shares the wisdom she gleaned from the teacher who shaped her own life so significantly-from her career to her relationships to her faith. It highlights the unique power of sharing our lives and our stories as it moves readers with tragedy, awe, and the heartwarming relationship forged over three decades between two women from different generations.Mrs. Korthaus's wisdom about a woman's sense of self, feminine strength, leadership, and the self-sufficiency that creates the luxury of options in life have inspired Kristine and will remind readers to pause and celebrate the teachers in our lives-the humans behind the lessons.Critic Reviews
"As society moves toward a more automated world, where everything traces back to analytics or algorithms, Kristine Gasbarre masterfully reminds us of the value in the age-old art of 'caring enough.' Through the story of the indomitable Mrs. Korthaus, we learn how one individual's persistence in pushing her students to be the best version of themselves made a community, and, frankly, a nation, all the richer.
Gasbarre's book will inspire those who seek a life beyond screens, who want to engage and learn real-world lessons from a teacher who exemplifies the best of human connection."
--Luke Russert, New York Times bestselling author of Look for Me ThereAbout the Author
Kristine Gasbarre is a #1 New York Times bestselling writer and the author of How to Love an American Man: A True Story. She collaborated with Regina Calcaterra on her memoir, Etched in Sand, which spent sixteen weeks on the NYTimes list (also appeared on WSJ's and USA Today's lists), and with Sarah Edmondson whose 2019 memoir, Scarred, has been in both seasons of the HBO docuseries, The Vow, and on Glennon Doyle's podcast. Selling nearly a million copies combined, her books have received literary praise and have been featured in PEOPLE, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Glamour, NPR, Bravo, E!, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Maria Shriver's The Sunday Paper, and international media outlets. A publishing consultant and strategist, Kristine has over two decades' experience in print, digital, and magazine publishing. She currently resides in California and serves as the senior editor of The Healthy at Reader's Digest.
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23rd June 2025
