Nonfiction of the Week for July 6th: Crap
Our featured nonfiction book this week is Erin Elisabeth Conley's Crap: how to deal with annoying teachers, bosses, backstabbers, and other stuff that stinks. Leo W, who chose the tongue-in-cheek high school survival guide, offers up some of his own high school dirt and invites you to share your own, as well as your thoughts about the book…
Okay, everyone has at least one crappy story about highschool and here is mine!
I joined the choir when I was in highschool because it offered an opportunity for me to travel to distance cities and performed at unique places such as at CTV studio, Skydome (Rogers Centre) and Pantages Theatre. Unfortunately, to join the choir, you had to wear the dreaded bright red wool/cotton/polyester blend sweater and devote your whole highschool life in keeping it clean, fresh and away from water.
I was very good at keeping that promise until Grade 12 when I was too busy juggling between work, school and volunteering. Needless to say, the sweater came out of the washer fuzzed up, and out of shape. What’s more, the red sweater was leaving its marks by bleeding its red colour onto my other clothes! As a result, I was kindly asked to stand in the ‘sweater challenged’ section at the back corner for the rest of the year.
Leo W was a librarian at Malvern. He is now on a 6 months secret mission.
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126 thoughts on “Nonfiction of the Week for July 6th: Crap”
School bothers me. Too much homework, no time for anything else. 40 hour work week? Not for students. HAHA. Some work overtime and get no pay. But, hey, at the end of the day, success gets a little closer. We just gotta look beyond the garbage we’re facing now and look forward. (Sort of like the situation with the garbage piling up). HAHA. Some kids don’t even have a chance to go to school. Now that stinks.
School bothers me. Too much homework, no time for anything else. 40 hour work week? Not for students. HAHA. Some work overtime and get no pay. But, hey, at the end of the day, success gets a little closer. We just gotta look beyond the garbage we’re facing now and look forward. (Sort of like the situation with the garbage piling up). HAHA. Some kids don’t even have a chance to go to school. Now that stinks.
I think that this book will be very fun to read. It may even help us in school and teach us a few lessons, such as don’t be careless of your choir clothes as the results can be you standing in the back coner!
I think that this book will be very fun to read. It may even help us in school and teach us a few lessons, such as don’t be careless of your choir clothes as the results can be you standing in the back coner!
Haha, my choir clothes are also supposed to be kept in pristine shape. I’ve managed it so far, but I heard of a classmate who thought she lost hers before she found them rolled up and stuffed at the bottom of her locker. Needless to say, they had to be ironed. 😛
Haha, my choir clothes are also supposed to be kept in pristine shape. I’ve managed it so far, but I heard of a classmate who thought she lost hers before she found them rolled up and stuffed at the bottom of her locker. Needless to say, they had to be ironed. 😛
This reminds me of my sister always just throwing her clothes on the floor or at her closet. Needless to say , They needed to be folded. hehehe
This reminds me of my sister always just throwing her clothes on the floor or at her closet. Needless to say , They needed to be folded. hehehe
This book sounds really funny, everyone needs a guide to tell them what to do during those “crap” times. Or just looking at someone else’s misery will make you feel better (come on, you know im right! :P)
This book sounds really funny, everyone needs a guide to tell them what to do during those “crap” times. Or just looking at someone else’s misery will make you feel better (come on, you know im right! :P)
This book should be a fun read.
This book should be a fun read.
Wow. When I first saw the title of this post in the recent posts section, I thought that the nonfiction book for July 6th was crap. I think I was wrong. This book looks like a fun read.
Wow. When I first saw the title of this post in the recent posts section, I thought that the nonfiction book for July 6th was crap. I think I was wrong. This book looks like a fun read.
maybe i should try to read that book because it sounds just like just me where all the people that i go for, and i think i will really try to read this book some day
maybe i should try to read that book because it sounds just like just me where all the people that i go for, and i think i will really try to read this book some day
I really can’t wait to read this book I heard that it was really really good!!!!:)
I really can’t wait to read this book I heard that it was really really good!!!!:)
This book seems interesting, I know what it feels like to have a job, having to deal with school, my boss, and my siblings. I’m the middle child so typically it’s about my other siblings, but I don’t mind because sometimes I want my alone time. This seems like an interesting read though, I wouldn’t mind checking it out.
This book seems interesting, I know what it feels like to have a job, having to deal with school, my boss, and my siblings. I’m the middle child so typically it’s about my other siblings, but I don’t mind because sometimes I want my alone time. This seems like an interesting read though, I wouldn’t mind checking it out.
This book will soo suit people who have problems at school or at home about with their teachers or paren’ts or friends and siblings.
This book will soo suit people who have problems at school or at home about with their teachers or paren’ts or friends and siblings.
Great book!
Great book!
school is annoying, but hey, what could be better than reading this book and how to deal with annoying teachers. Hehehe
school is annoying, but hey, what could be better than reading this book and how to deal with annoying teachers. Hehehe
it better tell me how to deal with annoying teachers..I’ve put it on hold already.
it better tell me how to deal with annoying teachers..I’ve put it on hold already.
This book will be interesting to read 😀
This book will be interesting to read 😀
Yeah this book sounds interesting…and im not really into non-fiction. I think it might just get me through high school.
Yeah this book sounds interesting…and im not really into non-fiction. I think it might just get me through high school.
well, im only in grade 9 well going to grade 10 but the crappiest thing in high school right now is early, nonstop REHERSAlS!! im in a music program at our school and we perform a lot of concerts. so we wake up early and so by first period im dead tired…. trying not to fall asleep. 🙁 and these rehersals sometimes goes fro a good 3-5 hours. i play violin… and believe me holding the violin for 5 hours straight hurts! oh well, atleast i get muscles out of it 😀
well, im only in grade 9 well going to grade 10 but the crappiest thing in high school right now is early, nonstop REHERSAlS!! im in a music program at our school and we perform a lot of concerts. so we wake up early and so by first period im dead tired…. trying not to fall asleep. 🙁 and these rehersals sometimes goes fro a good 3-5 hours. i play violin… and believe me holding the violin for 5 hours straight hurts! oh well, atleast i get muscles out of it 😀
This book seems interesting but I think the fact that you have to keep a sweater in that condition is pretty harsh…..i mean ….come on…..at least it should be better looking S=……anyways this book seems like a good book to read since I can relate to it( i hate school)(most of the time)……..school is irritating because I don’t get much time to do other stuff because of the painfully big amount of homework….i wonder what will happen next year
This book seems interesting but I think the fact that you have to keep a sweater in that condition is pretty harsh…..i mean ….come on…..at least it should be better looking S=……anyways this book seems like a good book to read since I can relate to it( i hate school)(most of the time)……..school is irritating because I don’t get much time to do other stuff because of the painfully big amount of homework….i wonder what will happen next year
Oh….this book is definately worth a read because it will help you deal with mean teachers….Thank god for this book
Oh….this book is definately worth a read because it will help you deal with mean teachers….Thank god for this book
This seems so interesting, as Jasmine said it will help you deal with mean rather strict teachers. I an going to Junior High next year and I feel so scared! SO MUCH HOMEWORK!!!!!!
This seems so interesting, as Jasmine said it will help you deal with mean rather strict teachers. I an going to Junior High next year and I feel so scared! SO MUCH HOMEWORK!!!!!!
YAY i just got the book yesterday, and finished it last night and i have to say it was pretty good. Had lot’s of helpful tips and funny facts. I think it even helped me a little so defiantely should be checked out
YAY i just got the book yesterday, and finished it last night and i have to say it was pretty good. Had lot’s of helpful tips and funny facts. I think it even helped me a little so defiantely should be checked out
I never knew we’d be so interested in other people’s high school tales!
I never knew we’d be so interested in other people’s high school tales!
Crap sounds really funny but fortunately,i don’t have any annoying teachers all my teachers are great and dedicated, i don’t have a boss, backstabbers? i’ve seen some and other stuff that stinks. This books sounds usefull and it might have other tips Leo offers. I’ve seen this book before somewhere.. i can’t remember but it looks familiar.I LOVE books that have problems that can be experienced in real life and another author that provides many other stuff like bullying, divources, fitting in, and peer presure is Jacqueline Wilson and her books are actully fiction and she gives a character that faces a problem! I look forward to finding out where i seen Crap before…..
Crap sounds really funny but fortunately,i don’t have any annoying teachers all my teachers are great and dedicated, i don’t have a boss, backstabbers? i’ve seen some and other stuff that stinks. This books sounds usefull and it might have other tips Leo offers. I’ve seen this book before somewhere.. i can’t remember but it looks familiar.I LOVE books that have problems that can be experienced in real life and another author that provides many other stuff like bullying, divources, fitting in, and peer presure is Jacqueline Wilson and her books are actully fiction and she gives a character that faces a problem! I look forward to finding out where i seen Crap before…..
Interesting choice of title…hey, it fits.
Interesting choice of title…hey, it fits.
“Crap” sounds like a truly fun read! I will definitely read it 🙂
As for one of my own less-than-joyful experiences about high school… well, all I’m going to say is that I could probably write a book on embarrassing and awkward situations! 😛
Other than that, homework would definitely be the greatest stress-causing factor, for me and anyone else who knows the TRUE meaning for the word “Torture” (with a capital “T”)
“Crap” sounds like a truly fun read! I will definitely read it 🙂
As for one of my own less-than-joyful experiences about high school… well, all I’m going to say is that I could probably write a book on embarrassing and awkward situations! 😛
Other than that, homework would definitely be the greatest stress-causing factor, for me and anyone else who knows the TRUE meaning for the word “Torture” (with a capital “T”)
Well, with all the comments that were posted on this book, it seems like it will be very instersting. I know for a fact that most kids or teens have porblems once in a while with all the topic that are found in this book. School in generally can be very stressing especially with other things that may be happening at home. I cant wait to read it.
Well, with all the comments that were posted on this book, it seems like it will be very instersting. I know for a fact that most kids or teens have porblems once in a while with all the topic that are found in this book. School in generally can be very stressing especially with other things that may be happening at home. I cant wait to read it.
In generally the book seems awesome, and it deal with problems that most teens have to face daily especially dealing with school. I can’t wait to read it.
In generally the book seems awesome, and it deal with problems that most teens have to face daily especially dealing with school. I can’t wait to read it.
YAY!I remembered where i saw it! My friend had it before and i called her and she said she has it still so i am going to read it soon! YAY!
YAY!I remembered where i saw it! My friend had it before and i called her and she said she has it still so i am going to read it soon! YAY!
Lol, that gave me a nice laugh… well to say the truth I also have a funny-embarrassing story. My teacher used to called me “sh*t”… yeah really! I was mad. And my friend started saying “Oh, sh*t! my pencil broke!” She used to say it on purpose, I know it. and hen I used to shout at her, “DON’T SAY SH*T!” and then she liked it and she kept saying it. And then this guy heard this and he kept saying sh*t… I was extremely embarrassed, and I just ran out of the classroom. I know that was wired, but I didn’t know what to do.
Lol, that gave me a nice laugh… well to say the truth I also have a funny-embarrassing story. My teacher used to called me “sh*t”… yeah really! I was mad. And my friend started saying “Oh, sh*t! my pencil broke!” She used to say it on purpose, I know it. and hen I used to shout at her, “DON’T SAY SH*T!” and then she liked it and she kept saying it. And then this guy heard this and he kept saying sh*t… I was extremely embarrassed, and I just ran out of the classroom. I know that was wired, but I didn’t know what to do.
Wow! Finally the perfect book for people like me!!! Is it a fiction or a non-fiction? Or just useful tips kinda handbook? Whatever it is- can’t wait to get my hands on it!!Love the name!!!!!!
Wow! Finally the perfect book for people like me!!! Is it a fiction or a non-fiction? Or just useful tips kinda handbook? Whatever it is- can’t wait to get my hands on it!!Love the name!!!!!!
This is going to be one interesting book for sure!
This is going to be one interesting book for sure!
I hate to say it, but this school year, I have never had mean teachers, I have a very nice and cool boss, and… well I haven’t encountered to many backstabbers. But hey- I can’t be the one to judge… maybe this book might be good. And alas,with the long list of other books that I plan to put on hold… Crap also comes on it 🙂
I hate to say it, but this school year, I have never had mean teachers, I have a very nice and cool boss, and… well I haven’t encountered to many backstabbers. But hey- I can’t be the one to judge… maybe this book might be good. And alas,with the long list of other books that I plan to put on hold… Crap also comes on it 🙂
I’m writing a story called:
Applying for Ryerson Unniversity
I was applying for Ryerson Unniversity thinking to myself will I make it should I apply for another unniversity. Then I totally forgot about graduation getting my diploma leaving my friends and family behind. There were 5 days left f school and I went my two my two best friends, Alicia and Jessica, hesitantly about unniversity thinking to myself If I don’t get accepted to any school and yes I will have spend a year with kids younger than me and my friends are going to be off at colleges and unniversities building a great life for themselves while I might be stuck in high school for an extra year.
I woke up this morning I did my daily routine which includes eating my breakfast getting the mail and then I reaized there was an envelope from Ryerson Unniversity saying “Ellie Dona you have all the criteria were looking for you got accepted to Ryerson Unniversity ” I ran so fast to my paren’ts bedroom screaming and jumping on the bed I got into Ryerson Unniversity I’m smart. The first thing I did was call my two best friends screaming on the phone so they barely understood what I said what I said so then I repeated over ” I got in to Ryerson Unniversity”. Next thing you know I’m packing my bags filling my bags in my brothers trunk waving goodbye to my friends and my family saying “goodbye Edmonton hello Toronto!
I’m writing a story called:
Applying for Ryerson Unniversity
I was applying for Ryerson Unniversity thinking to myself will I make it should I apply for another unniversity. Then I totally forgot about graduation getting my diploma leaving my friends and family behind. There were 5 days left f school and I went my two my two best friends, Alicia and Jessica, hesitantly about unniversity thinking to myself If I don’t get accepted to any school and yes I will have spend a year with kids younger than me and my friends are going to be off at colleges and unniversities building a great life for themselves while I might be stuck in high school for an extra year.
I woke up this morning I did my daily routine which includes eating my breakfast getting the mail and then I reaized there was an envelope from Ryerson Unniversity saying “Ellie Dona you have all the criteria were looking for you got accepted to Ryerson Unniversity ” I ran so fast to my paren’ts bedroom screaming and jumping on the bed I got into Ryerson Unniversity I’m smart. The first thing I did was call my two best friends screaming on the phone so they barely understood what I said what I said so then I repeated over ” I got in to Ryerson Unniversity”. Next thing you know I’m packing my bags filling my bags in my brothers trunk waving goodbye to my friends and my family saying “goodbye Edmonton hello Toronto!
lol Leo ur story sounds funny 😛 …its the kinda story tht makes me wanna go awwwww…specially the part where u had to stand in the ‘sweater challenged’ section…hehe
this book sounds really good, im in highschool so hopefully it’ll help! thnx for the recommendation 🙂
lol Leo ur story sounds funny 😛 …its the kinda story tht makes me wanna go awwwww…specially the part where u had to stand in the ‘sweater challenged’ section…hehe
this book sounds really good, im in highschool so hopefully it’ll help! thnx for the recommendation 🙂
i’ve put this book on hold but its taking really long to come …. i bet its because the book is sooo good!
now i really wanna read it since i’ve a feeling i’ll be coming across some annoying teachers during the school year to come……hmphhhh
i’ve put this book on hold but its taking really long to come …. i bet its because the book is sooo good!
now i really wanna read it since i’ve a feeling i’ll be coming across some annoying teachers during the school year to come……hmphhhh
I really liked this book crap it was quite funny when i read it and i was able to fully read throughout the book without even stopping.
I really liked this book crap it was quite funny when i read it and i was able to fully read throughout the book without even stopping.
And even though i was a small book it was full of helpful advice and ideas and ways to deal with diffirent things. it even helped me access myself and see how and what i get mad at
And even though i was a small book it was full of helpful advice and ideas and ways to deal with diffirent things. it even helped me access myself and see how and what i get mad at
hmm the ryerson story sounds intresting though i;m only going to grade ten i also really want to go to ryerson, my other sister all went to ryerson though they went to college before they went to ryerson. So the story is pretty nice
hmm the ryerson story sounds intresting though i;m only going to grade ten i also really want to go to ryerson, my other sister all went to ryerson though they went to college before they went to ryerson. So the story is pretty nice
CRAP was a really wonderful book. it actually helped me out and give me some great advice
CRAP was a really wonderful book. it actually helped me out and give me some great advice
I’ve heard alot about this and i really like it so far so i think i’ll borrow this book
I’ve heard alot about this and i really like it so far so i think i’ll borrow this book
Ok well i’ve decided to check this out and should be getting it soon
Ok well i’ve decided to check this out and should be getting it soon
Ok turns out i can’t put a hold on it yet becuase i actually don’t have enough space so i’ll have to quickly pick up my other books
Ok turns out i can’t put a hold on it yet becuase i actually don’t have enough space so i’ll have to quickly pick up my other books
lol i’ve had that trouble way to many times to count luckly now i have plently of space
lol i’ve had that trouble way to many times to count luckly now i have plently of space
Yay, finally i have some space
Yay, finally i have some space
Crap is an awesome book
Crap is an awesome book
I agree but i’m not sure if it has helped me longterm
I agree but i’m not sure if it has helped me longterm
But it was still good
But it was still good
The book was nice
The book was nice
Sadly i think it was too short
Sadly i think it was too short
But i loved the little funny parts
But i loved the little funny parts
Also i learned so much about Crap lol
Also i learned so much about Crap lol
Goes to show, there are lot’s of things that are still left to learned in this world
Goes to show, there are lot’s of things that are still left to learned in this world
lol expecially about Cr*p right
lol expecially about Cr*p right
That sweater looks nice
That sweater looks nice
Very nice
Very nice
lol i’ve had lot’s of embarrsing highschool moments and i’ve only done one year so far
lol i’ve had lot’s of embarrsing highschool moments and i’ve only done one year so far
Now i’m wondering what’s going to be in store for me in the next few years
Now i’m wondering what’s going to be in store for me in the next few years
OMG now i’m getting scared lol
OMG now i’m getting scared lol
Does anyone realize that no matter how much you plan, things rarely go as planed.
Does anyone realize that no matter how much you plan, things rarely go as planed.
So i guess we have to be ready for the unexpected
So i guess we have to be ready for the unexpected
That’s true, expecially in highschool there’s so much that is unexpected
That’s true, expecially in highschool there’s so much that is unexpected
But that’s the good thing, everything is unexpected and exciting
But that’s the good thing, everything is unexpected and exciting
i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed to read this book and im ganna go to high school so i need to know how to dell with teachers in my age and do you think high scool will be hard???????????????????????
i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed to read this book and im ganna go to high school so i need to know how to dell with teachers in my age and do you think high scool will be hard???????????????????????