A timeless book of lessons on mentorship, teaching, and learning from <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Tim Gunn, host of the Emmy Award–nominated<i>Project Runway </i>and the reality show <i>Under the Gunn</i>.<br><br>Tim Gunn, America’s favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on<i>Project Runway</i>. Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim knows more than a thing or two about mentorship and how to convey invaluable pearls of wisdom in an approachable, accessible manner.<br><br>While <i>Gunn’s Golden Rules</i> showcased Tim “as life coach,” imparting lessons based on his personal experiences,<i>Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor</i> will focus on Tim “as teacher.” Divided into sections on common themes—truth-telling, empathy, asking, cheerleading, and hoping for the best—this practical, timely book takes us on a journey through life lessons and uses Tim’s own personal experiences, from the classroom to the therapist’s office, to illustrate larger concepts.<br><br>Says Bette Midler of <i>Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor</i>, “This book is as smart and fashionable as Tim Gunn himself, and it’s teeming with surprising, moving, and often hilarious stories about teaching, learning, and life. I loved it!”<br><br>So grab a pencil and start taking notes: class is officially in session!