by Emily Bazelon
I don't have any kids in school, so this isn't a pressing issue for me personally. But it's a national concern, and as such, I wanted to know more about it. I have always had a lot of respect for Emily Bazelon, and for her take on this issue specifically, so I figured I'd give the book a shot. Wha...
I have to say that I found this book to be less than mediocre on the topic and focused more like an extended magazine article, complete with victim accounts, rather than a book on a serious social issue that brings solutions to the table.Now, I have to say that this author went in with a VERY CLEAR ...
First off, I won my copy of this book via a giveaway hosted by Goodreads.I firmly believe that this book is a resource all schools should invest in, no matter what grade level or type of school it is. I suffered as the target of bullying for most of my school life. Starting in elementary and continu...
First off, I won my copy of this book via a giveaway hosted by Goodreads.I firmly believe that this book is a resource all schools should invest in, no matter what grade level or type of school it is. I suffered as the target of bullying for most of my school life. Starting in elementary and continu...
Nothing in this book is revelatory or shocking to me, probably because I've read a great deal about bullying and adolescent development. Readers not as familiar with the subject should find it an informative and insightful overview of the issues. Bazelon does a good job of synthesizing a lot of rese...
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