Early responses describe the book as hilarious, honest, and uncomfortably relatable. It is the kind of read educators pass hand to hand, because it tells the truth with precision.
“Funny, fierce, and painfully real. I felt seen on every page.”"This book had me laughing out loud while also nodding in total agreement. Dr. Thomas captures the chaos, the heartbreak, and the unexpected hilarity of being a principal better than anyone. Every educator should read this!"
“A rare blend of humor and gravity. This book captures the emotional math of leadership: the constant trade-offs, the impossible expectations, and the small victories that keep you going.”
“Dr. Thomas writes with the clarity of someone who has lived the work, not studied it from a distance. She makes you laugh, then makes you realize what the laughter is covering. The stories are sharp, compassionate, and unafraid to name what educators carry. I finished it feeling steadier, and also more honest about what schools ask of people.”
“Not a how-to manual, but a real-life handbook. It’s the book you wish someone had handed you before your first day in leadership.”
“Urgent, humane, and deeply readable. I could not put it down.”