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John Holt (Author), Pat Farenga (Contributor)
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Publication Date: 17 April 2003 | ISBN-10: 0738206946 | ISBN-13: 978-0738206943
Today more than one and a half million children are being taught at home by their own parents. In this expanded edition of the book that helped launch the whole movement, Pat Farenga has distilled John Holt's timeless understanding of the ways childr

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (17 April 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738206946
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738206943
  • Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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John Holt (1927-1985), one of this country’s leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as ”the gentle
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book stilled the collywobbles. 22 Jan 2010
By J. E. Garrett
Format:Paperback
I had just taken my son out of school out of desperation and to keep him safe (extreme bullying and severe injuries) and was terrified of the thought of going it alone. This book calmed me down and helped me to realise that children (and adults) are learning sponges when not stifled by a rigid educational system.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one Holt, buy this! 3 Aug 2010
By R. Graceson
Format:Paperback
Holt is obviously known all over the home education/homeschooling world but should be required reading for all parents, in my opinion.

I didn't personally get on with How Children Learn or How Children Fail and was disappointed after getting rave reviews on both. I took a chance and got this and it is fantastic. Highly readable, it all makes sense - a great one to hand out to friends and relatives if they are giving you any grief!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative 6 Aug 2010
By R. S. Tonder
Format:Paperback
I got this book alongside Terri Dowty's excellent "Free Range Education". Although this book is targeted at the American market, a lot of the information provided here is relevant to the situation in England. I particularly like the "FAQ" section in it in which the authors tackle very amply the sort of questions and doubts frequently expressed by those who don't support homeschooling and those who aren't sure of the homeschooling approach. After reading this book, I am more certain than ever that taking my child out of school (and a state school at that) is probably one of the very best things I've done for her. Read this book and make up your own mind, but don't say you've not been warned... it could change your mind!
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