Relentless: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm

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02 Jun
Be Relentless! Hamish Brewer (aka the Tattooed Skateboarding Principal) grew up in a home disrupted by poverty, addiction, and family dysfunction. He understands the feelings of fear, lostness, and desperation that overwhelm too many children today—because that was his life. That experience is what drives him to work relentlessly to empower people living in the toughest areas to envision and create a better future for themselves. Disrupt the norm. That is the challenge Hamish, a Nationally Distinguished Principal, calls educators, students, families, and communities to accept. And as he authentically shares his life experiences and adventures in this book, you, too, will be inspired to . . .

Reviews (106)

Buy one for yourself, and one for your teacher neighbor!

This book gives the keys to the educational castle to EVERY member of a school staff. This book needs to be on every, I mean EVERY, desk of EVERY teacher in America. This book is truly transformational!

A MUST READ FOR TEACHERS

I am not one of those teachers that thinks every "teacher" book is amazing. A book has to be pretty interesting to keep me reading, and this one did not disappoint! It motivates and gives great ideas for how to make your kids love learning.

Get inspired for next year now!

Need to feel that excitement and spark for another school year of teaching? This book will inspire you to never give up on kids, to do what’s best for them now, and to think outside the box. I read it in one sitting, after a long day of packing up my classroom and cleaning out/organizing the science prep room. Couldn’t put it down!

Perfect for Educators and Leaders!

Relentless is an amazing story of overcoming adversity and always striving to leave a legacy of excellence! Hamish Brewer tells readers to look in the mirror and ask yourself, "were you better for kids today?" Powerful lessons for all educators looking to make a powerful impact on their school! RELENTLESS IS A MUST OWN!

PERFECT

Great book. I enjoyed reading. It arrived late so I was unable to get it autographed but I am not downrating it because the book was quality. I suggest for ANY teacher or admin !

Rise up and disrupt the educational norn!

This book is the truth! If you want to have successes in life and education, then be Relentless. Build relationships, make your brand, uplift each other, buy tons and share with everyone. I know I'm all in!

Keeping it real-with Hamish

Hamish is the real deal. This book is inspiring—great insights, stories, and testimonials not only from Hamish but those who have experience working with him. Must read—warning: you WILL be inspired.

❤️

I absolutely love this book. And I was lucky enough to see Hamish speak in person; if you ever get the chance I highly recommend it. Great book great human great educator.

Best Professional Development

This was one of my favorite professional development reads to date - and I'm an avid reader. Hamish Brewer's words will put a fire in your soul that gets you ready to make a difference and be RELENTLESS in doing so! Every teacher should read this book!

Great Education Book

Inspiring story and great ideas for educators to help make students and their school successful.

Buy one for yourself, and one for your teacher neighbor!

This book gives the keys to the educational castle to EVERY member of a school staff. This book needs to be on every, I mean EVERY, desk of EVERY teacher in America. This book is truly transformational!

A MUST READ FOR TEACHERS

I am not one of those teachers that thinks every "teacher" book is amazing. A book has to be pretty interesting to keep me reading, and this one did not disappoint! It motivates and gives great ideas for how to make your kids love learning.

Get inspired for next year now!

Need to feel that excitement and spark for another school year of teaching? This book will inspire you to never give up on kids, to do what’s best for them now, and to think outside the box. I read it in one sitting, after a long day of packing up my classroom and cleaning out/organizing the science prep room. Couldn’t put it down!

Perfect for Educators and Leaders!

Relentless is an amazing story of overcoming adversity and always striving to leave a legacy of excellence! Hamish Brewer tells readers to look in the mirror and ask yourself, "were you better for kids today?" Powerful lessons for all educators looking to make a powerful impact on their school! RELENTLESS IS A MUST OWN!

PERFECT

Great book. I enjoyed reading. It arrived late so I was unable to get it autographed but I am not downrating it because the book was quality. I suggest for ANY teacher or admin !

Rise up and disrupt the educational norn!

This book is the truth! If you want to have successes in life and education, then be Relentless. Build relationships, make your brand, uplift each other, buy tons and share with everyone. I know I'm all in!

Keeping it real-with Hamish

Hamish is the real deal. This book is inspiring—great insights, stories, and testimonials not only from Hamish but those who have experience working with him. Must read—warning: you WILL be inspired.

❤️

I absolutely love this book. And I was lucky enough to see Hamish speak in person; if you ever get the chance I highly recommend it. Great book great human great educator.

Best Professional Development

This was one of my favorite professional development reads to date - and I'm an avid reader. Hamish Brewer's words will put a fire in your soul that gets you ready to make a difference and be RELENTLESS in doing so! Every teacher should read this book!

Great Education Book

Inspiring story and great ideas for educators to help make students and their school successful.

Excellent Read!

This is an excellent read for both educational leaders and teachers like myself.

Excellent

This book lit me on fire for the next school year. It should be required reading for all Title 1 school teachers.

Anyone who works with kids needs this book!!

This book is fire!! Amazing all around!!

Inspiring

Inspiring educator story. Has some powerful ideas to transform schools.

Awesome book for any educator

Awesome book and highly recommend for all educators

A good energizer for a worn out teacher.

As a former kiwi national, teaching in the United States... this book spoke to me on so many levels... I am in a middle school that needs to turn around. Hamish’s message is giving me the kick up the pants to help get that done.

Inspirational

Can not express how much I enjoyed this book! Ordered a second copy for my friend too!

BOOK Study

We are using this for a book study in our Middle school next year! WE are super excited!!

Amazing!

As a new principal this book was absolutely amazing! A great read for anyone in education!

Good guy, great values!

Good Guy, great values! Thank you for taking the time to share your methods with us.

Amazing!!

Can’t put it down!!! Love him!

Good stuff!

Hamish shares his story and boy, is it a doozy! He certainly took the scenic route into our profession and his current position as a principal in Virginia. It’s clear that the scenic route he took greatly impacts his role every day. His motto “Be Relentless” is more than just a catchphrase. It’s a lifestyle that he’s lived out his entire life, it appears. He shares the secret sauce behind multiple school transformations! The way he explains it makes it seem like it’s the most obvious thing in the world, but if it’s so obvious why are more schools not knocking it out of the park! Definitely grab a copy of Relentless to be "in the know"!

Perfect

Perfect book, delivery and time.

Best education book ever!

This book should be a required read for everyone involved in education from the superintendent to the custodian. Kids first, no matter what. No excuses.

Must Read for Eductors!

This book will change how you think about school culture. Great read!

Bold, Fearless, Spot On

This book was recommended to me by an administrator. I was surprised at some of language housed in the text. I don’t typically find such words in my daily conversations. Even so, I will say this: the text was well written. It was easy to follow. The text unfolded nicely. Also, it was delightful to get to know Mr. Brewer. His story is certainly worth reading. And his story is worth sharing. A diamond in the rough. An admirable man. I don’t agree with everything he says. But he sure is someone I’d listen to. His points are spot on. His message is timely. I trust that his unconventional methods are inspiring others to go their own course. Who wants people who fit into the mold? That is quite antiquated. We need more bold, fearless, innovative thinkers in the world. And that’s the message Mr. Brewer brings to the discussion. Good on him. Keep up the good work.

great read

Very easily read inspiring book.

Honest and spoken from several points of view making it easy an easy read.

Very motivating

Great read

Best read in a long time!

Awesome!

Awesome book!

After reading you want to go make a difference!!

Loved it! Very motivational and empowering!

A must read for educators!

The insight provided in this book is priceless!

Great book by a great man and friend!

I liked the book because it inspired me to do better in not only my job but life as a whole. I know the author personally. I consider him my friend. He's a kind caring man whom every single day tells his students he loves them. Then he shows them. If we had more people like him we could revolutionize the educational system for the better. I have been encouraged by him many times and found him to be a great inspiration. I look forward to what he does in the future. I also hope to work with him again soon.

Relentless Relationships

Hamish has created a relevant and practical guide that will relate to not only educators but anyone in the business of improving their organization. Hamish is still in the business and continues to make waves! You won’t be disappointed! Lead on and continue loving what you do daily!

Inspired

As a new administrator I am always looking for inspiration to push the envelope of what is expected, how to engage those I lead in a way that in turn inspires them to be their best for kids, and involve all stakeholders in the process of creating a better tomorrow. Relentless hits on all three and more!

MY SON HAD TO READ THIS FIRST!!!

Well I have to say, my 16 year old read this for one of his summer reading books to review!!! HE LOVED IT!!! Based upon his words, I cannot wait to read what Hamish Brewer is all about! I know of his magnificent impact here in our very own school system, as well as worldwide...he is truly changing the lives of every child, educator, and parent he comes in contact with in such a positive way!!! Time for me to get reading 😁

Well Worth Read for Teachers....

Don’t recall the last time I have highlighted as I was reading, but felt the need to do so while reading this! Positivity, Resilience, Enlightening...a Morale Boost!

Love and relationships!

This book is meant to disrupt the norm of formal education. Anyone who is in the field of education whether elementary through college will benefit from reading Mr. Brewer’s book. As an educator it makes me hungry to get back in the classroom to keep loving my students, building those relationships and encouraging my team!

Invigorating

I'm an educator and currently reading this for a second time. It's just so nice to read a PD-type book and enjoy it! It's well written with good stories interspersed throughout the text. Definitely recommend this one!

AMAZEBALLS

The story and initiative of this real life Principal is AMAZING! What an incredible mentor students have to look up to. Other school divisions need to open their eyes and ears, hear what Hamish has to say, look what he's done, and follow in his footsteps. Stay Relentless!

Honest and Authentic

A great summer read for teachers looking for inspiration! Just wow! I would love to see and hear Mr. Brewer in action. I’m sure his staff and students have lots of wonderful stories to tell. The book is not a step by step guide of how to teach, but an honest memoir of the difficulties of teaching and of life. I love the honesty for teachers - “If you’re waiting on someone with help, help ain’t coming — you are the cavalry...” Excellent, quick read!

You’ll be stoked

This was one of those education books that you start and don’t want to put down. You are drawn into Hamish’s life stories and experiences, then catapulted into application in the school, ultimately being left inspired to be relentless for kids and in your own life. Thank you for such an amazing book! I’m all in and ready to conquer this next year!

He is passionate and interesting.

Has value in his ideas but schools and state mandates are so rigid this is not that realistic. I am happy he is able to make a difference. Making a positive difference in a kids life is so important to all dedicated teachers.

Loved it - inspiring summer read

Hopefully he will write a book on dealing with red tape and all of the fears administrators have of doing what he did which was to go back and focus on each student as a whole person- and every staff member as a whole person. Our kids need more people like him.

Must read for all educators!!

Hamish is the bomb!! Education is so much more than books and test scores. It is about kids and forming relationships with those kids. This guy has it all figured out! If you are an educator or a leader, and you have not read this book, then get with it!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I am not in the education field, but the message and the content relates to everybody. Leadership is leadership, no matter the industry. I have implemented ideas that Hamish Brewer has shared in his book while managing a team in the banking world. Hamish has motivated me to continue my philanthropic work in the education field. This is book is motivational, inspirational, and I highly recommend for everyone, not just educators.

More than a book about schools

Loaded with wisdom, strategy, and inspiration for all areas of life! Must Read. Get your highlighter ready! Take notes, this book will help you go to your next level.

Genuine Leader

The book has so much value; full of ideas, tips, and perspective beyond what leaders usually hear. It has been re-energizing to read and know there is a bright spot where education is lighting up again.

Must Read

Hamish Brewer talks the talk and walks the walk. He truly is relentless and dedicated to changing lives. This book will inspire you and motivate you to either find that passion for teaching again or help to strengthen it! This is a must read for all current educators, future educators, administrators, and/or anyone wanting to affect children’s lives. I highly recommend this book!

Great book for anyone!

This is a quick but exciting read. I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially if you are in education in any capacity- go read this. I really think you will enjoy!

Amazing

An inspiration to anyone that wants to make a difference and feel good about what they do and what they can do better!!!

Relatable, Reproducible, Radical... Relentless!

Looking for relatable, reproducible, and often radical strategies to improve your classroom or school? Hamish Brewer’s, Relentless, is the answer. Mr. Brewer’s humble reflections on his life as a child, a student, a young teacher and a seasoned administrator will spark a desire within all educators to go “one more round” for students.

Great content, pages falling out

Content of book is amazing! Every educator and administrator should read. Quality of the book is eh. Pages fell out upon opening it for the first time.

A real for all teachers and adnin

Great book for my teaching

Supercalifragilistic!

Very inspire, needed my first year as Principal! Wow.

Professional Growth

Went on vacation with my wife’s family and read “Relentless” out on the beach. Was a phenomenal read and would highly recommend for any educator to read for personal professional growth. Would also be great for any school to use as professional development.

Life Changing

This book has encouraged me to become the best teacher I can be! I am revitalized about my career choice. I will be returning to school this August with a new sense of purpose and I afraid to let my passion shine brightly. Thank you Mr. Brewer for your inspirational story!

Burned out

Amazing books reignited my love for teaching

Great

Great

One more round!

Excellent book to spark desire to lead with positive vibes!

I’m a teacher

Good book. I was hoping for more but it made up with interactive workbook pages.

Inspiring

Awesome book, full of motivation. Inspiring.

Inspiring

Awesome, inspiring read.

Engage with life, be relentless

Want to be thirsty for life again? Then read this book and follow my man Hamish Brewer demonstrate how. Awesome

Inspiring!

Thank you!

Change Agent

What a life changing and inspiring book! I recommend this book to anyone wanting to make a difference in a child’s or even adult’s life.

amazing read and quick delivery

amazing story and a must read for all educators

Awesome Book!

Great book, great ideas and great motivation. Hope Hamish writes another one soon

#Bestsummerreading #APLyfe

Excellent leadership book!

Outstanding!

Motivational and inspiring! It's all about kindness, people, and making connections! Perfect book to read before the start of a new school year.

Must-have resource for all educators changing lives!

Powerful and insightful resource for all educators pursuing live changes

Good read but....

Loved the book! The only problem was pages started to fall out. I did not bend book either.

Awesome!

Great read!!!!

Amazing!

A fabulous book for anyone! So inspirational and motivational!

Get On Board the Relentless Train!

Motivational and inspiring! Brewer pushes the reader to return to work and focus on, “the people, the people, the people!”

Best educational book I’ve read yet!

Amazing book! Inspiring and thought provoking! A must read for educators!

Great

Wonderful book! I would suggest this to any new administrator looking to find that spark and passion for leadership! Thumbs up!

No excuses!!!!!

It"s amazing,every teacher who cares shoul absolutely read it!

We can and should all learn from each other to grow as educators.

I enjoyed the book. As a veteran teacher (27years). I read a lot 7-10 books a year around the topic of education. I liked that there were educators input in the book based on the authors stories. There was specific examples of what worked and what did not. The beginning was slow, but overall I really enjoyed the book and got a lot out of it.

Excellent

Just Excellent. Disrupt the norm.

Amazing read

Amazing read

Review

Inspiring.

Great transaction

A+

Must read for educators

Brewer is a true inspiration!

Fantastic!

Great Read!

Umm, no, nothing you didn't learn in PD

Not all that impressed. Some good ideas but some outside, that is don't work for him, testimonials would add to the validity.

All teachers and administrators should read this

Thought provoking and inspirational

Be relentless about editing ...

This book was on my summer read list. I loved parts of this book, but ... I have a rule, three errors and it's a "delete from device", soon to be relic. I went over my limit, but ... the following examples were like fingernails on the chalkboard: "... told him to dig the hold himself", "... to focusing on own their learning...", " ... when I was notified that that our fire truck ...", " ... it could cost someone their life ...", "I his wife, Sue ...", "even if was five - dollar pizza night ...". Tap, hold, delete from device. PLEASE, proofread and edit. Put out a new version to update on my Kindle app. I'd love to try it again.

Wow!

A must read! A much more innovative approach to educational leadership, self-improvement, and doing whatever it takes for your students and staff!

Fabulous read!

I’m not usually one to get so caught up in reading a professional development / education book, but after seeing the piece on Hamish’s work at Fred Lynn I knew I wanted to learn more from him. A group of teachers at my school decided to read this book and have a book talk together this summer and I was just too excited to wait to begin reading. Hamish Brewer’s Relentless was so good! I couldn’t put the book down - I read it in one sitting. Hamish hits on all the tough areas that need some self reflection and I am excited about putting the information and self reflection pieces I jotted down while reading into play in my classroom and throughout my school this year.

Incredible!

As an educator, this is a MUST READ! If you want to feel energized and ready to attack next year, this is the book for you. Mr. Brewer focuses on family and building relationships. He and his staff put connecting with students and families before test scores and data. I am a HUGE advocate of this approach. The book is a fun read that any educator can appreciate. He and his staff help make learning authentic, purposeful, and above all else, FUN!

Inspirational

Relentless is an inspiring book for all administrators and teacher leaders. As a teacher this book provided me with a new appreciation on why administrators do some of the things they do. It also inspired me how I, as a teacher leader, can support my administrators in our school mission.

Highly recommended book!

Great book! Everyone needs a principal with this much of a positive attitude towards his staff and students!

Relentless was an read!!

I was eager to read the book Relentless prior to hearing Hamish Brewer in person at the Ky Association of School Administrators this past summer. If you ever get the opportunity to hear Hamish, you won't regret it.

Loved it!

Very inspiring

Best book of the year!

Was a top 5 book of the year for me. I couldn’t put it down and can’t stop quoting the amazing ideas and stories Hamish shared. A perfect book for any educational leader looking for some inspiration.

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