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Book Review - LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM
4 Oct 2004
LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM is a book of educational quotations compiled by librarian and columnist Teri Ann Berg Olsen. Recently published by Knowledge House, it has already received numerous positive reviews and praises.This treasury of classic and contemporary rhetorical gems contains almost 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people on teaching, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. Quotes are categorized by subject, covering traditional and nontraditional forms of education. The book features both rare and classic sayings by philosophers, scientists, writers, political leaders, psychologists and educators from throughout history.
Kelly Maynard, former principal of Desert Hills Christian School in New River, Arizona, exclaims: "LEARNING FOR LIFE is a real gem! As I read through its pages, I truly am inspired to greater heights as an educator, a mother, and as a student of life. This book will not sit on the shelf and collect dust; it is one of those books that you will want to devour over and over again."
LEARNING FOR LIFE is suitable for readers of all faiths and philosophies, as it contains quotes from a diverse spectrum of religious and secular authors. These observations on education and child training range from witty to wise, practical to profound, and informational to inspirational. Lengths vary from one-liners to extended paragraphs. It"s like a conversation across the ages, full of rhetorical gems and sage advice.
As an educational bonus, LEARNING FOR LIFE contains brief biographical sketches on each author so the reader can find out about a quotation"s source, the individual"s background, time period, and interesting facts. The 420-page volume also includes an appendix, index, and blank pages for writing down additional quotes.
LEARNING FOR LIFE is a testimony to the long-lasting influence that parents and educators have on children and on the future. This book is useful in the classroom, home, and library for reading, reference, newsletters, reports and presentations. It is an ideal resource for parents, teachers, school reformers, alternative education advocates, college students, history buffs, book lovers, speakers, writers, and lifelong learners.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR/PUBLISHER
Teri Ann Berg Olsen is a librarian, writer, and home educator. Teri"s "Not Just For Kids" column appears weekly in The Desert Advocate, her hometown newspaper. "Not Just For Kids" encourages parents and children to explore a wide variety of topics and projects together. Teri has also written for The Old Schoolhouse and other publications. Teri founded the Knowledge House Learning Resource Center and maintains an educational website, www.knowledgehouse.info. She lives in New River, Arizona with her husband and three sons.
Published by Knowledge House, LEARNING FOR LIFE is printed by Whitten Printers of Phoenix Arizona, creators of the "Citizens Rule Book" that has sold over a million copies nationwide. The publisher is currently evaluating distributors and wholesalers in an effort to make LEARNING FOR LIFE more readily available to bookstores and libraries. Meanwhile, LEARNING FOR LIFE is available direct from the publisher, printer, and at Amazon.com
To view the complete table of contents, list of names, author bio, endorsements, press materials and additional information, visit http://www.knowledgehouse.info
To request a review copy of LEARNING FOR LIFE, e-mail knowledgehouse@safeaccess.com. Please include the name of the organization/publication/group for whom you will be reviewing.
LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM, copyright 2004 by Teri Ann Berg Olsen. (6x9" softcover, 420 pages, ISBN 0-9759528-0-3, $19.95)
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