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A Path to the World: Becoming You
A chorus of essays from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences, exploring what it means to be human and true to yourself.
What does it mean to be yourself? To be born here or somewhere else? To be from one family instead of another? What does it mean to be human ? Collected by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, A Path to the World showcases essays by a vast variety of luminaries—from Gary Soto to Nawal Nasrallah to Ying Ying Yu, from chefs to artists to teens to philosophers to politicians (keep your eyes peeled for a surprise appearance by George Washington)—all of which speak to the common thread of humanity, the desire to be your truest self, and to belong.
Contributors Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos, Joseph Bruchac, Jacinto Jesús Cardona, William Sloane Coffin, Pat Conroy, Mario Cuomo, Timothy Egan, Alan Ehrenhalt, Shadi Feddin, Ralph Fletcher, Valerie Gribben, Alexandre Hollan, Molly Ivins, Geeta Kothari, Jeremy Lee, Yuyi Li, Emily Lisker, Kamaal Majeed, Madge McKeithen, Nawal Nasrallah, Scott Pitoniak, Anna Quindlen, Michael J. Sandel, Raquel Sentíes, David E. Skaggs, Gary Soto, Alexandra Stoddard, KellyNoel Waldorf, George Washington, and Ying Ying Yu.
What does it mean to be yourself? To be born here or somewhere else? To be from one family instead of another? What does it mean to be human ? Collected by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, A Path to the World showcases essays by a vast variety of luminaries—from Gary Soto to Nawal Nasrallah to Ying Ying Yu, from chefs to artists to teens to philosophers to politicians (keep your eyes peeled for a surprise appearance by George Washington)—all of which speak to the common thread of humanity, the desire to be your truest self, and to belong.
Contributors Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos, Joseph Bruchac, Jacinto Jesús Cardona, William Sloane Coffin, Pat Conroy, Mario Cuomo, Timothy Egan, Alan Ehrenhalt, Shadi Feddin, Ralph Fletcher, Valerie Gribben, Alexandre Hollan, Molly Ivins, Geeta Kothari, Jeremy Lee, Yuyi Li, Emily Lisker, Kamaal Majeed, Madge McKeithen, Nawal Nasrallah, Scott Pitoniak, Anna Quindlen, Michael J. Sandel, Raquel Sentíes, David E. Skaggs, Gary Soto, Alexandra Stoddard, KellyNoel Waldorf, George Washington, and Ying Ying Yu.
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144 pages, Paperback
Published August 22, 2023
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January 10, 2023
This was a really interesting, and short, collection of essays and stories discussing topics that basically talk about important components of what make you...you.
There are essays on food, politics, kindness, and family, all of which were interesting in their own right. I honestly went back and forth about whether or not this should be considered teen non-fiction or adult non-fiction, and it may be in that weird in between area. I think some of it would be relevant for teens, but some of the political pieces felt like they were written more for adults than teens. Either way, I think it's worth having and checking out if you want a quick read!
There are essays on food, politics, kindness, and family, all of which were interesting in their own right. I honestly went back and forth about whether or not this should be considered teen non-fiction or adult non-fiction, and it may be in that weird in between area. I think some of it would be relevant for teens, but some of the political pieces felt like they were written more for adults than teens. Either way, I think it's worth having and checking out if you want a quick read!
June 4, 2023
A collection of essays that showcase different perspectives in the world. It was short, sweet, and insightful
June 13, 2024
An eclectic collection of essays. While some individual pieces could be impactful for students, the collection lacks cohesion and overall appeal.
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