Gabriela Gallas
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Weapons of Mass Instruction
- A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling
- By: John Taylor Gatto
- Narrated by: Michael Puttonen
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 855
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 744
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Story5 out of 5 stars 746
John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing Us Down, introduced the now-famous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I will never see school the same
- By Nicole on 05-21-15
- Weapons of Mass Instruction
- A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling
- By: John Taylor Gatto
- Narrated by: Michael Puttonen
A validation
Reviewed: 02-15-23
As a parent of a child to soon be of age to enter the formal school system, my gut was telling me to go back to my research on homeschooling. After seeing how a glorified daycare I put him in handled my highly verbal, social and eloquent 3 1/2 y.o. I knew it was time to act and take things back in my own hands. I had caved to the social and family pressure of “the child needs socialization and you can’t do this, it must be done by professionals” sentiment.
At the age of 4 I pulled him out of it after coming to my senses witnessing having seen enough small but consistent red flags. The so called specialists were not special at all and I knew this was just the preview of what was to come. Uniform, uninspiring, fearful, rigid, lazy way of doing a job. Despite the good intentions.
This book validated my decision and empowered my suspicions, it gave words to my feelings and much food for thought.
I’ve recommended it and will continue to to parents who are curious beyond the allowed amount.
Thank you for the audio version, I didn’t want it to end.
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No Bad Kids
- Toddler Discipline Without Shame
- By: Janet Lansbury
- Narrated by: Janet Lansbury
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,942
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,185
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,146
Janet Lansbury is unique among parenting experts. As a RIE teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, her advice is not based solely on formal studies and the research of others, but also on her twenty years of hands-on experience guiding hundreds of parents and their toddlers. No Bad Kids is a collection of Janet's most popular and widely read articles pertaining to common toddler behaviors and how respectful parenting practices can be applied to benefit both parents and children.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Basically her podcast again
- By Kyliak on 06-14-19
- No Bad Kids
- Toddler Discipline Without Shame
- By: Janet Lansbury
- Narrated by: Janet Lansbury
Game changer!
Reviewed: 09-12-22
I can’t say enough good things about this book. I’ve listened to it twice so far, during the times I felt I was losing my understanding and ability to parent effectively.
I’ve recommended to many mommas, from the infant age to older kids.
Thank you Janet!
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The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
- By: Genevieve Howland
- Narrated by: Rebekkah Ross, Genevieve Howland, Cynthia Mason, and others
- Length: 20 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 308
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 254
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 252
A groundswell of women are taking back their pregnancies and childbirth and embracing a natural way. Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy and walks Mom through the process one week at a time.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Terrible advice that left me paranoid!
- By Ayse Kent on 05-19-20
A must read for all first time mamas
Reviewed: 07-26-18
I found this audiobook very informative, covering all of my questions and concerns. The tone was extremely positive and motivational, and actually made me look forward to parts of pregnancy and delivery I was afraid of.
The author did an excellent job!
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The Beekeeper's Lament
- How One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America
- By: Hannah Nordhaus
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 857
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 763
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 765
Award-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus tells the remarkable story of John Miller, one of America's foremost migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and mysterious epidemics threatening American honeybee populations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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From a beekeeper
- By Argos on 06-14-17
- The Beekeeper's Lament
- How One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America
- By: Hannah Nordhaus
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
Excellent insight
Reviewed: 05-07-17
Excellent insight into the minds and lives of some of the big names in US beekeeping. History of bee ailments, remedies and struggles will help you learn more about this amazing hobby or profession.
I highly recommend this book to the beginner and hobbyist alike.
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