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antonio_buehler's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much I bought another 30 copies to share with the families at Abrome and with prospective families. What a great book for families who are entering into the world of unschooling and Self-Directed Education, or at least considering it. It's also a great book for progressive educators who think that they are liberating kids, but are not.
bibliophagy's review against another edition
5.0
great resource for un/deschoolers. also just a great resource for increasing consent and safety in adult-child relationships. will be reading again and listening to the podcasts too.
filauer84's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, this is one of the most real, straight to the point, poignant treatises on learning I have ever read. Akilah has a way with words, and ideas. I loved every minute of it, and the introspection it provided.
clararae's review against another edition
5.0
a necessary read for anyone who wants to lean into liberation and trust. an empathetic, kind book on how to raise your children, and ( I would say!) yourself.
gothbog's review against another edition
5.0
i don’t plan on homeschooling any time soon due to some intense trauma from being homeschooled and in a cult growing up and the severe abuse that my siblings and i experienced - i still think every parent should read this book regardless of their schooling choices. Incredible! I cannot wait to read more from this author and her beautiful family.
mxae's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
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5.0
Honest important book about challenging adult supremacy and the ways this intersects with school, race and more. Teh author is self aware and real! A must read for everyone!
cebolla's review against another edition
4.0
This book wasn't necessarily written for me. I have no kids, I don't plan on having kids, and I'm not around kids very often. Still, I do like to judge parents who's kids are annoying. This book will help me on that path.
dashtaisen's review against another edition
emotional
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medium-paced
4.0
I especially liked the questions that the author poses throughout the book. They’re very hard questions, and I appreciate her honesty and sensitivity