Ragazzi non siete speciali

I was very excited to read this book, as I completely agree with the premise: That kids today are over-scheduled, over-managed and over-protected. Many parents, with great intentions, have managed to turn their kids into people who feel that they are entitled to things without earning them - such as Leggi tutto

While this book made some profound points here and there, the overall structure was tedious to read. There were sentences within sentences and it took multiple pages for the author to make a simple point. It's as if the author wrote down every thought he had about a subject without editing it. I lik Leggi tutto

Book is an elaboration of a graduation speech he delivered. Most of the book was OK, nothing gripping. 2nd to last chapter was my favorite, he connected Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat" to teaching/life. Will definitely read that short story now.

Ecco uno di quei libri che iniziano a starti sui nervi a pagina 10, ma che vai avanti a leggere fino alla fine per vedere fino a che punto la boria di chi scrive riesce a suscitare crescente irritazione e sospiranti alzate di sopracciglia. Siamo negli Stati Uniti, il Paese dove tutti hanno successo, Leggi tutto

Rich with one-liners and insightful observations. A little awkward with the delivery in spots but still a magnificent commentary on teaching, students, and the contemporary culture of self-absorption where everyone receives a trophy whether they achieved anything or not.

You are not special because everyone is. You only have one life to live so make it count. What are you good at? Where can you make a difference. How can you change the world in only the way that you can. This is a good book for teachers if only our school system could get back two inspiring kids to