Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader's Reviews > Here We Go Again

Swoon. Okay. To the educators out there, imagine a book opening on the last day of school, just as the teachers are about to celebrate at the local Applebee’s. I happened to read this on the first evening of spring break, and I think that made this one even more special and relatable. The personalities, the antics, the excitement; it’s all captured, and I laughed out loud many times. The humor is for everyone, not just educators. I just think the fact that the two main characters are also high school teachers is a huge bonus to everyone working in education.

Also a bonus is the road trip! And the music references, especially the Abba ones! Please see title for starters. 😍

Logan and Rosemary are former childhood best friends, sadly turned teacher nemeses. When their former teacher mentor is terminally ill, they come together to help him hit the road for his last several months of life. The adventure and proximity begin, filled with heart, angst, and incredible loss.

I’ve read Alison Cochrun’s first two books; both are absolutely outstanding must-reads I recommend often, and Here We Go Again is my new favorite and one of my favorite reads this year. There’s so much more to it than what I’ve described here so far. Alison Cochrun tactfully explores important topics like anxiety and adult ADHD. My favorite aspect of all was the theme of how teachers touch and shape lives, and especially how they offer safe havens for students, especially students in the LGBTQ+ community.

My life has been enriched by teachers. I’ll be seeing my high school art and photography teacher soon for the first time as an adult, and I owe her immeasurable thanks for the all-knowing way she bolstered me through some really insecure and unsettled years. I often say authors are my rock stars, and so are teachers.

Just know, Here We Go Again is worthy of all the stars and then some.

I received a gifted copy of the book.

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