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The Tenth Anniversary edition with a moving new postcript from Erin Gruwell.
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Dear Diary, Tomorrow morning, my journey as an English teacher officially begins. Read the first page
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the book that the movie "The Freedom Writers" is based on. These are the diaries of the students put into one book.
There are no names used in the book--each diary entry has a number, so that the students could feel free to write what they wanted without knowing exactly who wrote what. Personally, I think this is a great idea because the diary entries were very open and you could tell the students wrote exactly what they felt.
THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY is a truly excellent book, because everything is so real and most of The Freedom Writers had to grow up at an extremely early age. Many had their innocence taken away around the age of ten. The Rodney King riots were going on and the Columbine High School event occurred during the time of the book. These high school students had seen more murder and dead bodies then most people will ever see in their entire lives.
99% of The Freedom Writers have even been shot at. This is an extremely true and eye-opening statistic. Segregation is still an issue in the United States, even though many people don't have to deal with it. This book taught me a lot about tolerance and what happens on the streets of Long Beach, California.
Reviewed by: Taylor Rector
There are no names used in the book--each diary entry has a number, so that the students could feel free to write what they wanted without knowing exactly who wrote what. Personally, I think this is a great idea because the diary entries were very open and you could tell the students wrote exactly what they felt.
THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY is a truly excellent book, because everything is so real and most of The Freedom Writers had to grow up at an extremely early age. Many had their innocence taken away around the age of ten. The Rodney King riots were going on and the Columbine High School event occurred during the time of the book. These high school students had seen more murder and dead bodies then most people will ever see in their entire lives.
99% of The Freedom Writers have even been shot at. This is an extremely true and eye-opening statistic. Segregation is still an issue in the United States, even though many people don't have to deal with it. This book taught me a lot about tolerance and what happens on the streets of Long Beach, California.
Reviewed by: Taylor Rector
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The youths who took part in the writing project, under the visionary leadership and care of their teachers Erin Gruwell diserve a medal for the way they changed themselves and inspired others. Their heartrending stories have many times brought tears to my eyes. Thumbs up to all of them for overcoming very difficult circumstances and for wanting to make a difference in their lives and the lives of other youths. Keep on going, guys! I think you have already saved many lives with your testimonies. Highly, highly recommend this book for all teachers and educators and anyone interested in the education of our youths, their future and their welfare.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book contains sad and graphic accounts of the lives of inner city students in the form of over 100 personal diary recollections. The students describe in detail physical and sexual abuse. The accounts contain graphic language and often extreme violence, which makes the book unsuitable for all readers, though the nature of these descriptions is a reflection of each student's life and the dangers they face. This book allows the reader to understand the perspective of students and develop empathy for them rather than passing judgment according to abstract and unrealistic standards. Social workers and teachers would gain a lot from this book but it's appeal isn't limited to them.
Other books that I highly recommend are the novel "Nexus" by Morrison and Singh, which offers a poignant journey of people trying to overcome pain at a spiritual retreat and "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner, which has become a movie starring Will Smith.
Other books that I highly recommend are the novel "Nexus" by Morrison and Singh, which offers a poignant journey of people trying to overcome pain at a spiritual retreat and "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner, which has become a movie starring Will Smith.
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Freedom Writers Diary
Saw the film which made me want to know more about the book, but I have bought it as a present so not had the chance to read it yet - hoping to borrow it! Read more
Published 27 days ago by E. Watton
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I bought this book as I managed to catch the film on TV. Even though some of the stories are relly harrowing (its unbelievable what some children and young adults manage to live... Read more
Published 8 months ago by patki5
Inspiring
After seeing the film I wanted to read the book, I first read the Anne Frank's diary as they all had done in the film. Very inspiring read. A must for all. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr G Williamson
Inspirational and culturally challenging
I'd heard a lot about The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them by Erin Gruwell and so took some time... Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Kidd
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This book inspired me greatly not to judge people or categorise them by their appearances, where they come from or how they behave but to love everyone equally. Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. C. J. Pannell
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There isn't enough good things I can say about this book.
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Published 14 months ago by Pamela Roach
Excellent eye opener !!
This is a book you have to read. How tough the human spirit is and how we can all over come the opstacles in our lives !!
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