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laurag22's review
5.0
This is a really fascinating read. This is perfect for anyone who wants to know the real history of America that you're not taught in school. This book effortless pulls apart the lies told by history teachers across the US. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
eademolat's review
5.0
I loved this book! I read the young readers edition to preview for my classroom, and I absolutely want to read the regular version now.
wendysimon's review
3.0
Reading this as a teacher of fifth and sixth grade social studies was very interesting. I consider myself a teacher but also a lifelong learner and as such, rarely teach straight from a textbook. I try to incorporate all of my learning in my lessons. However, if this book is aimed at a young audience, I feel that it may have missed its mark. As a teacher, I found it interesting and engaging in most areas but it was wordy and often long winded in others. I think it would lose the attention of most readers below high school age. While the information is important and the truth should be told, textbooks are only a small part of the issue. My high school teachers led me to debate and think critically about all material and I hope I do the same for my students. The teaching of history is far greater than what is in a textbook.
neverwithoutabook's review
4.0
Wow! When you think you know everything but end up knowing nothing. Lies My Teacher Told Me: Young Readers’ Edition shook me. As an adult it's clear that growing up I was lied too. I know this is the young readers edition, but my goodness, so many adults can benefit from this book. I am definitely passing this on to my daughter as her summer reading.
enbylibrary's review
5.0
This book kind of changed my life - or at least changed my perceptions. Not only did I learn a lot, I learned a new way of seeing and thinking about things. Even though this book isn't perfect, it still encouraged me to continue doing something I started in college - thinking about history and historical analysis critically. I wish I could memorize it and whip out its facts and arguments whenever I come up against someone who believes historical inaccuracies.
Besides it being a persuasive read, Loewen also writes in a highly readable style that I appreciated. While I was prepared to slog through some academic prose to get through to the argument, I happily did not have to.
Besides it being a persuasive read, Loewen also writes in a highly readable style that I appreciated. While I was prepared to slog through some academic prose to get through to the argument, I happily did not have to.
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