The Unschooling Unmanual features 11 essays by 8 writers: Nanda Van Gestel, Jan Hunt, Daniel Quinn, Rue Kream, Kim Houssenloge, Earl Stevens, and M...
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Aug 13, 2010
Marshall
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A collection of essays about unschooling, mainly written by parents of unschoolers. The type-setting and editing is pretty bad, but otherwise it's a pretty good book. It explains what unschooling is and addresses most of the major concerns, though in a rather fluffy way. Some of the problems with the standard K-12 system that they point out are so dead-on, and some of the ways they word it, it seems almost shocking and absurd that such a system even exists, let alone that everyone sends their
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Jan 23, 2012
Jessica
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This is very short, shorter than they claim because frequently, you'll have a whole page dedicated to one quote, and if a chapter ends on the left/back of the page, instead of starting the next chapter on the right/front of the next page, they leave it blank. I found that to be a little annoying. Anyway, this is good for someone who is new to unschooling, but if you've read a lot about it, you already know what they're going to say. Not exactly what I expected but still a good book.
May 03, 2010
Jenn
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Short, heartfelt essays from many different angles are a quick read and make a wonderful mosaic of the "unschooling" movement. I found this the perfect reassurance for the decisions our family has made over the past year and would highly recommend it to parents and anyone who wants to understand why someone might choose to not school their child.
Jun 04, 2010
Maicie
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A short (88 pages) book of essays about the benefits of unschooling.
"Schooling: The Hidden Agenda" by Daniel Quinn gives the best description of why our public schools are failing. And John Holt, who went from (public) teacher of the year to a leading force in the unschooling movement, writes a beautiful essay on children as natural learners.
Recommended for anyone who is unsure whether they are 'qualified' to teach their own.
"Schooling: The Hidden Agenda" by Daniel Quinn gives the best description of why our public schools are failing. And John Holt, who went from (public) teacher of the year to a leading force in the unschooling movement, writes a beautiful essay on children as natural learners.
Recommended for anyone who is unsure whether they are 'qualified' to teach their own.
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Sep 19, 2010
Deirdre
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I thought I'd kick off the new school year by reading about how depressing schools are. Yay!
I'm reading John Holt at the same time, and found the best parts to be his essay and his quotes throughout this slim book.
I'm reading John Holt at the same time, and found the best parts to be his essay and his quotes throughout this slim book.
Sep 28, 2010
Sarah
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A short collection of people patting themselves on the back for unschooling. Nothing new or particularly helpful.
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Feb 13, 2010
Angela
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Not nearly as hippie a concept as I was expecting. Couldn't put it down, and the arguments made a lot of sense.
Jan 28, 2011
Andrea
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Loved it. It's super-short, just a collection of essays by unschoolers, but it's nice reassurance for anyone seriously considering going this route, and probably a good read for those who're on the fence or just curious.
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