Richard Blanco - Teachers Make a Difference - Ms. Husted

The speaker reflects on the profound impact Mrs. Houston, a high school teacher, had on their understanding of critical thinking and history. Despite not learning much about European history from textbooks, the speaker gained valuable insights into history and life through Mrs. Houston's personal experiences and teaching style. This experience changed the speaker's perspective on the world and history.

What does the speaker mean by saying Mrs. Houston was like a 'living history book'?

How did the speaker's perception of history change as a result of Mrs. Houston's teaching?