I don't write about myself. I'm never in my books. Susan Straight bookwrite Change image and share on social
More than half of my former students teach - elementary and high school, community college and university. I taught them to be passionate about literature and writing, and to attempt to translate that passion to their own students. They are rookie teachers, most likely to be laid off and not rehired, even though they are passionate. Susan Straight attemptcollegecommunity share on social
In 'Love Story,' Oliver Barrett IV comes from generations of wealth and privilege, but when he meets working-class Jennifer Cavilleri, he can't resist. When they marry, his father disowns him, but they struggle on in love, until she's diagnosed with cancer and they can't afford the costly treatments. Susan Straight affordbarrettcancer share on social
I never saw a gun until I was 24. I didn't grow up in Mayberry; I grew up in Southern California. Susan Straight californiagrowgun Change image and share on social
My father, born in Colorado, met my mother, born in Switzerland, when he went into the finance company where she worked and asked for a loan. Susan Straight askbearcolorado Change image and share on social
My mother was born in Switzerland, my stepfather in Canada. Susan Straight bearcanadamother Change image and share on social
I have more than 100 legal pads filled with handwriting. Eight novels, two books for children, countless stories and essays. Susan Straight bookchildcountless Change image and share on social
Teachers spend most of their daytime hours with children. Teachers at every level, coaches, counselors, cafeteria workers and yes, custodians, spend their hours trying to make children's lives different, if not always better. Susan Straight cafeteriachildcoach share on social