{"product_id":"one-good-year-a-mother-and-daughters-educational-adventure","title":"One Good Year: A Mother and Daughter's Educational Adventure","description":"\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.” \u003cbr\u003e— David Guterson \u003c\/p\u003e\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.” \u003cbr\u003e— James Grippando, author of Money to Burn \u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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","brand":"Laura Brodie","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":51669896724786,"sku":"9780061706509","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7934\/0850\/files\/9780061706509.jpg?v=1787958729","url":"https:\/\/53rdstreetbooks.com\/products\/one-good-year-a-mother-and-daughters-educational-adventure","provider":"53rd Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}