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The Namesake: A Novel
Jhumpa Lahiri
Mariner Books, 2004
A great and superbly written story
Jhumpa Lahiri writes about a very interesting and commonly neglected new American phenomenon: the rise of the Indian-American middle class.
This book is about cultures, values, life and death, love and misery. It is about America. It is about India. It is also ...
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"Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?": A Psychologist Explains the Development of ...
Beverly Daniel Tatum
Basic Books, 2003
5-Star Review
Fast shipping and received the item in excellent condition. Thank you; I look forward to ordering from you in the future!
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Racial and Ethnic Groups, 11th Edition
Richard T. Schaefer
Prentice Hall, 2007
Excellent book to learn about diversity
This is an excellent book for someone who is learning about diversity. This book isn't 100% perfect but it's a start for someone to learn about diversity in society. The author tried to address each group without bias (as much as possible).
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White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son
Tim Wise
Soft Skull Press, 2007
Very Important Book
I've seen other reviews stating that all white people should read this book. I think that EVERYONE should read this book. This book addresses race and race relations in a way that is unorthodox, clear and grabs your attention. As a race/ethnicity scholar and ...
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Mr. Fix-It (Indigo Love Spectrum)
Crystal Hubbard
Genesis Press, 2008
Mr. Fix It Pleases the Senses
If reading a book is like eating a meal, then reading Mr. Fix It is like eating a gourmet meal. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Hubbard, and I can tell you honestly, I was blown away at the skill of her writing. I have read few other books that gave me ...
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The Mis-Education of the Negro (An African American Heritage Book)
Carter G. Woodson
Wilder Publications, 2008
Required reading for all students, teachers, administrators or parents.
This is the first text to my knowledge that covers the process of curriculum development. It focuses on the student, which is crucial in any good curriculum. Of course, its focus is also on the neglect of the Afrikan student born in or studying in America, which is ...
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The Kite Runner (Riverhead Essential Editions)
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead Trade, 2005
Must read
The book is fascinating, throws you into a world that is hard to comprehend for some and yet a lot of what is being described are things everyone of us "westerners" feels and does as well.
A must read.
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A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America
Ronald Takaki
Back Bay Books, 1994
Is this book biased?
Yes.... if you are a card carrying member of the white race desperate to cling to the myth that America is a good and just nation... one that should be held up as an example for the rest of the world to gaze at in awe... BUT If you are just a citizen, interested in a ...
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The Freedom Writers Diary : How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World ...
Freedom Writers, Zlata Filipovic
Main Street Books, 1999
Freedom Writers a must read for all students and adults
We have a lot to learn from these kids and their teacher. Great book!
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Interpreter of Maladies
Jhumpa Lahiri
Mariner Books, 1999
One of the best books I've ever read
To give a frame of reference, some of my favorite authors are Margaret Atwood and Barbara Kingsolver. I have searched and searched for another introspective, intelligent, strong female voice, and finally I have found it. I plan on buying every one of her books and ...
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A Year In the Life of an ESL (English Second Language) Student: Idioms and Vocabulary You Can't Live Without
Edward J. Francis
Trafford Publishing, 2004
You HAVE to get this book for your ESL students, particularly advanced students
I am an English teacher in Japan and I was looking for a book that had a lot of useful, everyday English for my students that covered material not usually taught in the language schools. After searching many book stores I still had no book to use for my students. I ...
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White Teeth: A Novel
Zadie Smith
Vintage, 2001
A difficult read, but at times engaging
I almost dropped this book half way through, but forced myself to go on and found that the second half was much better. It is at times engaging and witty, but at other times difficult to follow and even depressing in the description of some of the shabby lives of these ...
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Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom, Updated Edition
Lisa Delpit
New Press, 2006
Powerful and Challenging
If you work with students from dominated cultures, this is a must read. Delpit examines the culture of power and how we can begin to change the climate in our schools. It will challenge you to examine your assumptions.
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The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America
Jonathan Kozol
Three Rivers Press, 2006
Fighting for America's Second Class Citizens
After his time spent as an educator, Jonathan Kozol devoted his career to that of an educational reform activist. He has visited what seems like thousands of schools throughout the United States and the communities that make up those schools to bear witness to the ...
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The Samurai's Garden: A Novel
Gail Tsukiyama
St. Martin's Griffin, 1996
Beautiful
A delightful story of a chinese teen, sent to japan on the eve of WW2 to recuperate after getting tuberculosis. He meets his father's servant who he gets to know and the locals, finding them friendly and welcoming even with the war. He finds the simple way of life, ...
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