Love and Other Subjects
"Great writing grabs you by the throat from the first sentence without ever letting go. Ms. Shoop's latest novel "Love and Other Subjects" opens with middle school teacher Carolyn Jenkins confronting a student with a gun pointed at the belly of a classmate. What happens next establishes the tone for everything that follows in this alternately tense, hilarious and poignant tale of love, friendships across racial lines, inner city public school politics and dysfunctional family relationships... "Love and Other Subjects" is solid literary fiction." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette--Tony Norman"If you are a reader who enjoys love stories, who likes tales where courage and spirit might just conquer all, then Love and Other Subjects is for you." Regis Schilken-Midwest Book Review and BlogCritics"I highly recommend Love and Other Subjects.  It is easy, fun, witty, and eye opening to some of the everyday problems teachers have to deal with. The ending was the best. LOVED IT!"Charlotte Lynn for A Novel Review"Kathleen Shoop understands the passions of love, life, and career that every young woman faces. Love and Other Subjects will touch your heart and make you laugh--you'll feel like you're reading about your best friends. Highly recommended." International Bestselling Author, Melissa Foster"The classroom scenes and political struggles at Lincoln Elementary feel heartbreakingly real." Jami Deise--Chick Lit Central