From the #1 New York Times bestselling writer and author of HOW TO LOVE AN AMERICAN MAN comes a memoir that inspires us to remember the special teachers in our lives and reflect on the change we create when we share our stories.

“A delight.” —Reader’s Digest

We all remember that one special teacher.

In moments of uncertainty, a great teacher changes the trajectory of our lives --- not with lessons from a textbook, but by the example they set and the attention they unconditionally give.

For Kristine Gasbarre and generations of young women in her small hometown, Mrs. Korthaus wasn’t just a high school English teacher --- she offered a window into a bigger world. Her focus on her students means most never learned about her: how before making a career pivot into teaching, she’d marched on Washington with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., attended JFK’s inauguration, and built a career as a business leader when women couldn’t yet open finance accounts in their own names. All kids knew was that she embodied independence, a passion for life, and the kind of leadership that opened her students’ eyes to their own potential.

Now a celebrated writer herself, Kristine reunites with her beloved teacher just as Mrs. Korthaus is newly retired, widowed and diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. As the two women reflect on their intertwined journeys over the past 30 years, Mrs. Korthaus’ enduring insight on self-determination, spirituality and the teaching profession takes on deeper meaning. This veteran teacher’s unquenchable curiosity --- her invitation to “Tell me more” --- becomes their foundation for a heartfelt dialogue about strength, self-sufficiency and the thrill of a life engaged in learning.

In SHOW, DON'T TELL, Kristine shares the wisdom she has gained from the teacher who shaped her own life so significantly --- from navigating challenges in work and relationships to contributing to the world through community and career. Amid laughter, tragedy, love and awe, it illuminates the power of sharing our stories with each other and will remind readers to thank the teachers in our lives --- the humans behind the lessons.