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nancf 's review for:
What Unites Us
by Elliot Kirschner, Dan Rather
I very much enjoyed these essays with the general theme of patriotism, expressed in sub-headings Freedom, Community, Exploration, Responsibility, and Character. Each section contains three essays which draw upon Rather's experiences as a reporter and in life. While I agreed with some of Rather's thoughts, other writings just made me think about things from a different perspective, or pointed out historic events that I did not know or had forgotten. Many childhood stories are referenced, giving me a glimpse into another era. The book is hopeful, optomistic and for me, was a pleasure to read.
"We do not feel sorry for them," my mother said sternly. "We understand how they feel." (95)
Who said this? (about immigration)
"I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and who have lived here even though sometime back they may have entered illegally." (119)
Answer: Candidate Ronald Reagan in a presidential debate with Walter Mondale.
"Still, libraries represent an aspirational notion of democracy. They were, and still are, civic institutions that welcom anyone who wished to become a more informed and independent citizen...In books we can find expert and trustworthy scholarship on any subject imaginable. By reading books, we cn continually challenge our own biases and learn beyond our level of formal education. (142)
I learned that, with two very different education systems Finland and Singapore have highly acclaimed schools. "In Finland, children spend less time in class than almost any other developed country. They are given tremendous amounts of freedom and have very little homework. Public schools cater to everyone; there are almost no private schools in the country."....In Singapore... "schools are strict and rigid." Standardized tests "form the basis of the educational system...more than 90% of Singaporean students get private tutoring after school or on weekends to prepare." (202)[for the standardized tests}..."...bothe Finland and Singapore have a rigorous commitment from their national governments to make quality schools, evenly distributed in their population, a top priority." And "Schoolteachers are held in high esteem in both countries, and they get a lot of training and support." (203)
"We do not feel sorry for them," my mother said sternly. "We understand how they feel." (95)
Who said this? (about immigration)
"I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and who have lived here even though sometime back they may have entered illegally." (119)
Answer: Candidate Ronald Reagan in a presidential debate with Walter Mondale.
"Still, libraries represent an aspirational notion of democracy. They were, and still are, civic institutions that welcom anyone who wished to become a more informed and independent citizen...In books we can find expert and trustworthy scholarship on any subject imaginable. By reading books, we cn continually challenge our own biases and learn beyond our level of formal education. (142)
I learned that, with two very different education systems Finland and Singapore have highly acclaimed schools. "In Finland, children spend less time in class than almost any other developed country. They are given tremendous amounts of freedom and have very little homework. Public schools cater to everyone; there are almost no private schools in the country."....In Singapore... "schools are strict and rigid." Standardized tests "form the basis of the educational system...more than 90% of Singaporean students get private tutoring after school or on weekends to prepare." (202)[for the standardized tests}..."...bothe Finland and Singapore have a rigorous commitment from their national governments to make quality schools, evenly distributed in their population, a top priority." And "Schoolteachers are held in high esteem in both countries, and they get a lot of training and support." (203)