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A gem of a memoir, and not just for educators

Reviewed: 10-07-20

The early days of the pandemic had me walking and walking, listening to music, podcasts, books.
One of the most memorable audio books I listened to is Tony Wagner's memoir Learning By Heart: An Unconventional Education.
I generally enjoy memoirs when they are well written, and this is a gem. Hearing it read by the author made it come exquisitely alive.
Wagner's story is not your typical educator's trajectory. He shares his painful struggles as a student in middle, high school and college, bringing me close to tears as I heard about the insensitivity and ineptness of some of the teachers he had along the way.
What was so very moving, exhilarating really, was hearing how he continued to persevere ~ seeking out wise and passionate teachers who challenged, inspired and mentored him, helping him become the world-class teacher, author and educational consultant he is today, someone we would all benefit from listening to.
If you are a teacher, parent, student, or anyone who needs to feel some hope that one can make education a meaningful and joyful experience, do, please, listen to Learning By Heart.

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