Legendary Learning: The Famous Homeschoolers' Guide to Self-directed Excellence

Jamie McMillin

Rivers & Years Publishing LLC, 2011 - Education - 254 pages

"Read about famous homeschoolers such as : Andrew Carnegie, Agatha Christie, Louis Armstrong, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Robert Frost, John Muir, Walt Whitman. Find out what these legends had in common, how they were raised and how they found success. Their fascinating stories will inspire you to think about homeschooling in a whole new way -- beyond curriculum, test scores and "keeping up with the school kids." You will discover how to: Unleash your child's unique creative genius and power -- Cultivate passion and determination -- Allow your child to direct his or hear own education -- Create an authentic atmosphere of learning -- Live the habits of success." -- Back cover.

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I enjoyed this book about self-directed learning for homeschoolers. Jamie McMillin studied the educational paths of various people that were homeschooled for at least part of their education. It all ...

Review: Legendary Learning: The Famous Homeschoolers' Guide to Self-Directed Excellence

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This is a book that examines the lives of various figures who spent time outside of school during their childhoods. It recommends an unschooling approach.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Legendary Learning: The Famous Homeschoolers' Guide to Self-directed Excellence
• Author: Jamie McMillin
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Rivers & Years Publishing LLC, 2011
• ISBN: 0983151008, 9780983151005
• Length: 254 pages
• Subjects: Education / Experimental Methods; Education / Home Schooling; Education / Parent Participation; Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / General; Self-Help / Personal Growth / Success