{"product_id":"one-good-year","title":"One Good Year","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.\" \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","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50010052526330,"sku":"9780061706509","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_d918290a-518d-4b8c-895e-4053bd2f7773.jpg?v=1786130548","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/one-good-year","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}