You Are Not Special by David Mccullough Jr

You Are Not Special by David Mccullough Jr

An inspirational reflection on the way we bring up children that will resonate with all parents. David McCullough, Jr’s high-school graduation address, dubbed You Are Not Special when it went viral on YouTube, was a tonic for parents, students, and educators alike. Now he expands on that speech with wit and a perspective earned from raising four children and teaching high-school students for nearly 30 years. In this humorous and insightful book, McCullough takes a hard look at helicopter parents, questionable educational goals, professional university coaching, electronic distractions, and more — and advocates for a life of passionate engagement.

‘The author tackles big issues … with searching sincerity, open-heartedness, and a deft, light touch’

* Kirkus starred review *

‘McCullough scores an A+ with this volume for teens and parents. Rich in literary references and poetic in cadence, the author … offers plenty of hilarious and pointed comments on teens and today’s society.’

* Publishers Weekly starred review *

‘Every once in a long while, a voice seems to come out of nowhere, and you wonder how you ever managed without [it]. David McCullough, Jr. has that startling, insightful, wry, reassuring, helpful voice, and You Are Not Special may be the wisest ‘parenting’ book I’ve read in decades.’

-- MADELINE LEVINE, author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well

David McCullough Jr taught for sixteen years at Punahou School in Honolulu, and has been teaching at Wellesley High School near Boston since 2002. He lives with his wife and four children in Sudbury, Massachusetts.

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ISBN 13	9781922247780
ISBN 10	1922247782
Title	You Are Not Special
Author	David Mccullough Jr
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Scribe Publications
Year published	2014-09-11
Number of pages	352
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