David Macenulty

Sunrise in the Bronx

Chess and Life Lessons - From the South Bronx to the White House

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Produktbeschreibung

David MacEnulty dared to dream big. In the 1990's, despite the many skeptics and the scarcity of resources, he became a pioneer of chess in the public schools of the Bronx. The obstacles were formidable--poverty, crime, racism, and ignorance. Yet, with unwavering dedication, MacEnulty and his students defied all expectations. In Sunrise in the Bronx, MacEnulty describes his transformative journey from fumbling substitute teacher to legendary chess coach. Over the years, MacEnulty's chess teams win countless local, regional, and national championships, all while earning the respect of peers and mentors alike. They soon find themselves invited to dinner at the White House, where they are celebrated as symbols of hope and inspiration for all.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Continental Sales
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789083434902
• ISBN-10: 9083434907
• Artikelnr.: 70971894

Autorenporträt

David MacEnulty began teaching chess at the elementary school, PS. 70X in the South Bronx. He is an award-winning teacher with over thirty years of experience teaching children and adults. His chess teams have won numerous New York City, New York State, and National Chess Championships. He was named Chess Educator of the Year by the University of Texas at Dallas, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the US Chess Federation, and has written chess books such as How to beat your kids at Chess.