Andrea Forbes Johnson

James M. Lang has changed my teaching

Revisado: 05-03-22

This is the third book I have read by Lang, and there is overlap in some areas, but he explores exactly what I wanted to know more about in every book. As a high school teacher who is constantly battling the issue of distraction I was able to get so many great strategies I can use immediately. Also, he helps us to understand distraction in a way most people probably are not aware of. I highly recommend this book to any teacher.

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Original and engaging story!

Revisado: 11-07-21

There were so many things that made this a great story. There is the mystery of how Grace found himself in space, what kind of alien he meets is, and how the story will end, and it keeps you wanting to hear more. There are a lot of scientific explanations, but if you like science fiction, that's what makes it good. The ending made me cry, so it's another reason this was a great story. I've listened to all 3 of Any Weir's books but I think it's even better than The Martian.

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Highly recommended

Revisado: 05-04-21

This is written for teaching in higher education, but really could be adapted for younger learners as well. I would recommend this to anyone who teaches.

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Even better than the first book!

Revisado: 01-01-21

I binge listened this in a few days. We learn about how the Society came to America, and how Cait has taken over as their leader. There is amazing detail and never a dull moment. I was able to listen to both books in a row, so it's too bad I have to wait for the final book.

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Complex and addictive!

Revisado: 01-01-21

The main character, Cait, is powerful, but that can't save her from being a child. Sometimes we can deeply sympathize with her, sometimes we questions her choices. We learn more and more about the Society as the story continues, and the world of monsters lurking in the dark. The first book sets the stage for what I'm sure will be an amazing trilogy! Highly recommended for connoisseurs of supernatural fiction.

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I would like to buy a copy for the entire staff

Revisado: 01-05-20

This book lays out exactly what we need to understand to change our paradigm of education. There is a lot of backlash for using too much technology, but when will we get backlash for teaching students content or skills that will never be of any use in their future? As head of Ed Tech at my school, the road is long and hard, but when I think about how we can do so much more for our students, books like this make me optimistic and willing to fight the good fight.

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The tone is too condescending.

Revisado: 05-18-19

I was really interesting in reading about design thinking, and this book was recommended to me by a design thinking teacher. Maybe I should have read a little more about it before buying it, but it is not really about design thinking, it's about changing your life from the perspective of someone who knows about design thinking. The overall tone, and narration are very condescending. The feeling you get from the writing style is, you are stupid, so you make stupid mistakes, I'm an expert, so let me tell you how to change. I was disappointed.

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I love her work more with every book!

Revisado: 11-04-18

Kingsolver is not only an amazing writer, but an amazing narrator. Every character is explored to an amazing depth, and feel so real. Social issues are explored by showing us how issues are truly affecting peoples lives. I read a lot of her earlier works years ago, but it may be time to reread them. I loved her books so much, I never want them to end.

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Lots of details

Revisado: 12-31-17

The story and world are good, but I’m not sure how many readers would understand the endless details, especially at the climax of the story. I hate SF that isn’t scientifically sound but this goes a little overboard. For engineers or the like I’m sure it’s perfect.

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An amazing ride

Revisado: 12-23-17

Throughout the story, we never know what’s real, what’s a dream, what the Lairdbalor really is and if Jamie will ever get home. This Neil Gaimanesque story is both terrifying and beautiful. I strongly recommend it.

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