The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them

	List Price: ££8.99 Our Price: ££2.89 Your Save: £ 0.00 ( % ) Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Manufacturer: Broadway Books
Average Customer Rating:
Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 305.235 EAN: 9780767924900 ISBN: 0767924908 Label: Broadway Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: 2007-03-02 Publisher: Broadway Books Studio: Broadway Books
Related Items Freedom Writers [2007] The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Teach with Your Heart: Lessons I Learned from the Freedom Writers Zlata's Diary (Puffin Non-fiction) The Pursuit of Happyness
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Very inspiring read Comment: I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The youths who took part in the writing project, under the visionary leadership and care of their teachers Erin Gruwell diserve a medal for the way they changed themselves and inspired others. Their heartrending stories have many times brought tears to my eyes. Thumbs up to all of them for overcoming very difficult circumstances and for wanting to make a difference in their lives and the lives of other youths. Keep on going, guys! I think you have already saved many lives with your testimonies. Highly, highly recommend this book for all teachers and educators and anyone interested in the education of our youths, their future and their welfare. Customer Rating: Summary: Wow Comment: It's not often that I give a book a five star rating. I'm not a book buff, and I don't pride myself on reading classics, but I know when I find a book I love. The Freedom Writers' Diary is a true account of life in the gangs of Long Beach, California. The students show you a harrowing account of their ever day life via anonymous diary entries. Each has a different story to tell. They'll make you laugh, and perhaps even cry. I thought it was an excellent read, but I had to remind myself that it's real life, and people are actually going through this. It's a real insight into the kids' lives, and how their upbringing affects their relationships with others. And let's not forget their teacher, Erin Gruwell that took on a group of 'at risk' teens to show them that they too can make a difference. Customer Rating: Summary: Courtesy of Teens Read Too Comment: This is the book that the movie "The Freedom Writers" is based on. These are the diaries of the students put into one book. There are no names used in the book--each diary entry has a number, so that the students could feel free to write what they wanted without knowing exactly who wrote what. Personally, I think this is a great idea because the diary entries were very open and you could tell the students wrote exactly what they felt. THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY is a truly excellent book, because everything is so real and most of The Freedom Writers had to grow up at an extremely early age. Many had their innocence taken away around the age of ten. The Rodney King riots were going on and the Columbine High School event occurred during the time of the book. These high school students had seen more murder and dead bodies then most people will ever see in their entire lives. 99% of The Freedom Writers have even been shot at. This is an extremely true and eye-opening statistic. Segregation is still an issue in the United States, even though many people don't have to deal with it. This book taught me a lot about tolerance and what happens on the streets of Long Beach, California. Reviewed by: Taylor Rector
Ask about this education product "The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them" in the forum Give review on this education product "The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them" in the forum Search related information in the forum

OOEN Referral Program Spotlight ECPI A tech degree from ECPI means success in the real world. For over 36 years, ECPI has taught courses that focus on the skills employers need. Accredited programs such as Networking, Software Development, or Electronics are available. ECPI has locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and online classes. Complete your Tech degree in as little as 16 months. Eastwick Colleges Interested in a career in nursing, business, allied health, ultrasound, welding or electronics? Eastwick Colleges, including HoHoKus Schools and RETS Institute, offer five convenient New Jersey locations for your career or future degree. With a commitment to your success, Eastwick Colleges offer practical, skill-focused programs, as well as tutoring services at no additional cost. Post-graduation career placement services work with you to find the job that fits your lifestyle. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Take advantage of Eastwick Colleges’ reputation for excellence in career training and placement. Florida Career College Train for a successful career in healthcare or information technology—two of today’s hottest fields—with real-world skills from Florida Career College. Earn your degree, diploma, or certificate at times convenient for you. Our flexible day, night, and weekend classes allow you to achieve your dreams without altering your lifestyle. Our state-of-the-art facilities expose you to the latest technology and healthcare equipment, giving you an edge on the competition from other colleges. We offer individual tutoring to help you choose the best career, and to help you achieve success in your chosen career. Get started today!

What is OOEN Referral Program Spotlight? OOEN provides comprehensive listing of online courses, degree programs, colleges and universities. Also OOEN provides links to their information request pages; if you want to find out more about any course, degree program, college or university, you can just fill out the form linked from OOEN and request information. It is completely free for anyone to request information, and you can request information from as many colleges and universities as you'd like. We list featured schools and their brief information in this "OOEN Referral Program Spotlight" section of OOEN Store for Education, in case that you are interested in taking a class or two or even pursuing degree program through these featured schools.