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The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart

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usualjellyfish's review

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informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

cafox28's review

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funny informative inspiring slow-paced

4.0

sarakfarns's review

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

The Brave Learner is less a book about "how to" homeschool, but how to embrace the spirit of curiosity, discovery, and joy that will ignite a child's passion to learn more. More of a mindset and principles book, really.

I found it inspiring and exciting to consider the possibilities that homeschool affords us. My biggest take away was to embrace bursts of interest and creativity, as these are the forces of enchantment which breathe life into the homeschool, and can help carry the kids through other subjects that they're decidedly not "enchanted" with.

I'd recommend this book for anyone starting or considering homeschooling. It was a pleasure to read. Julie Bogart's tone is friendly, conversational, and very much on-your-level. She is open about her struggles, joys, and ah-ha! moments along the way. She offers broadly applicable advice with specific examples so it's easy to imagine how you might put these principle to use in your own family.

faithd's review

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5.0

Very inspiring with lots of great practicals and ideas

kristamiller's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

Incredibly written book with so many great ideas and inspiration. I listened to the audiobook and then had to buy a physical copy!

anandi's review

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5.0

SO GOOD. Not just for homeschoolers but for any parents interested in cultivating a love of learning at home. Also, it's totally free of religious references, which is hard to find in books about homeschooling.