I enjoyed reading this book. The thing I love about the DeMilles is that they don't expect you to do things exactly like them. I wonder if someone just picked this book up without knowing anything about TJEd or he DeMilles, if it might seem preachy or too strict. There is a lot of info and "tips" that you can follow. But it is important to know that the DeMilles are very aware that each family is different. These are skills they have gleaned from other and/or that have worked in their family. There is no expectation that they will all be implemented at once or even all at the same time ever. Knowing that, I was able to take from it what I needed. And I learned a lot. I am glad I purchased this book as it is one I will revisit throughout my children's education. One does not have to be homeschooled to institute TJEd principles or leadership education as it is called. That is addressed in here and in the original book "A Thomas Jefferson Education". Homeschool is not the right fit for some families, but if parents want to raise future leaders, they can use these principles to make sure their kids are getting the best education possible at the right schools and at home. There are great mentors in the public and private school systems, you just have to find them. And also be one at home. It also is a good foundation for a homeschool education, though. You won't get curriculum or details on exactly what to do, but you will be guided to understand what is really important in education. My first read through gave me an idea of the big picture. Then I revisited the beginning since my kids are young. As they age and as we get further into their education, I will be coming back to this again and again to see what I can glean at that time in life.
If you do read this and feel it's a good fit, come join us in the Facebook group! I am a newbie to all of this and have learned so much from the great men and women in there. Rachel is in there daily and gives great insight and direction. Where else can you talk directly with the creators of an education method? It's pretty awesome and part of her own education as an adult. That's another thing I love about this book and method. As parent, we need to be a big example in continuing our education and in doing good in the world. We need to be mentored and then mentor others to make the world a better place. It jives well with my philosophy that education is a life long persist and most everything I read either exactly described or expanded upon things I already believe about education (things I learned as a student and then an educator). Buy this book. You won't regret it!
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