Bruce Brier, physical educator and wrestling coach at Warwick High, is on the verge of resigning after losing one of his athletes to suicide. But just before handing in his letter of resignation, a mysterious janitor appears in his doorway. The stranger offers not only his condolences but also an answer to everyone's burning question, "Why did Bruce's star athlete take his own life?"

For years, Sweethearts and Heroes has been changing the world by bringing the power of hope and action to hundreds of schools and millions of kids. 13 Pillows for Affective Teachers is a timeless fictional allegory based on true stories of loss and hope, weaving together our 13 professional development principles every educator should use to create a culture of empathy and compassion. No matter what stage of the educating journey you find yourself in, be it a first-year teacher or time-tested veteran, you'll find yourself somewhere within this audiobook.

As Bruce walks through many of the everyday challenges educators face, you'll travel through a variety of social emotional, behavioral, and empathetic practices designed to enhance your daily life as an educator. Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and these 13 pillows provide an enduring philosophy for any field of education.