{"product_id":"one-good-year-a-mother-and-daughters-educational-adventure-paperback","title":"One Good Year: A Mother and Daughter's Educational Adventure - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Brodie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In a world where 'homeschooling' is so often misunderstood, discounted, and even ridiculed, Laura Brodie offers a clear-eyed view and makes a valuable contribution to the literature on the subject. This is necessary reading for anyone with an interest not just in homeschooling but in education generally.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- David Guterson \u003cp\u003e\"As a parent involved in homeschooling, I highly recommend this book. It's timely, beautifully written, and must reading for anyone who has ever wondered what homeschooling is all about.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- James Grippando, author of Money to Burn \u003cp\u003eHumorous and heartfelt, this charming memoir tells of a year-long experiment in homeschooling in which the author decides to give her ten-year-old daughter a sabbatical from homework hell and the vicissitudes of one-size fits all traditional public school days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a mother and English professor becomes her own daughter's fifth-grade teacher for one unforgettable year?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Homeschooling Sabbatical: \u003c\/b\u003e Follow a mother's decision to pull her ten-year-old from fifth grade for a temporary, one-year break from the pressures of standardized tests and homework overload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Mother as Teacher: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the humorous and heartfelt challenges that arise when the lines blur between parent and educator, and the kitchen table becomes the classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMother-Daughter Relationship: \u003c\/b\u003e A candid look at how a year of one-on-one learning tests and ultimately strengthens the bond between a mother and her creative, strong-willed daughter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRediscovering a Love of Learning: \u003c\/b\u003e From disastrous violin lessons to inspiring field trips, this is an honest memoir about finding joy in education outside the traditional system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Parents and Educators: \u003c\/b\u003e A must-read for any parent who has ever wondered if there's a better way, offering valuable insights on the pros and cons of homeschooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter years of watching her eldest daughter, Julia, struggle in a highly regimented public school system, Laura Brodie was determined to teach her ten-year-old at home for a year. Although friends were skeptical and her husband predicted disaster, Brodie had visions of one ideal year of learning. But can one year of homeschooling make a difference? And what happens to the love between mother and daughter when fractions and spelling enter the relationship? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Good Year\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny and inspiring story of human foibles and human potential, in which love, anger, and hope mingle with reading, math, and American history.\u003c\/p\u003e--Cameron Stracher, author of Dinner with Dad\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter years of watching her eldest daughter, Julia, struggle in a highly regimented public school system, Laura Brodie was determined to teach her ten-year-old at home for a year. Although friends were skeptical and her husband predicted disaster, Brodie had visions of one ideal year of learning. But can one year of homeschooling make a difference? And what happens to the love between mother and daughter when fractions and spelling enter the relationship? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Good Year\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny and inspiring story of human foibles and human potential, in which love, anger, and hope mingle with reading, math, and American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913584832736,"sku":"9780061706509","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/TCk_mfpm4o9780061706509.webp?v=1781183794","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/one-good-year-a-mother-and-daughters-educational-adventure-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}