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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good portrayal of the man who taught Ganas,
This review is from: Jaime Escalante: Sensational Teacher (Hispanic Biographies) (Library Binding)
I had heard that Stand and Deliver was a good movie and so I borrowed it from my public library. I wanted to know the truth about Jaime Escalante, the truth behind the movie. I happened to see this book one day and just started reading it. It took me less than an hour to read, but the well-written book taught me much about Escalante, the sensational and resourceful teacher. This is not only the Stand and Deliver story-- the story about how he made 18 high school students pass the A.P. Calculus exam, but the things that led to it and the aftermath.This book is a short read, but it is inspiring and especially good if you want to know the story behind Stand and Deliver, the movie about Jaime Escalante as a teacher.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Entertaining and Inspirational,
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This review is from: Jaime Escalante: Sensational Teacher (Hispanic Biographies) (Library Binding)
This lively and engaging biography makes good use of quotations and information gained through personal interviews with Escalante. Reading this book makes me feel that I have spent time in Escalante's company. I would not want teachers to mimic his style, but I would like them all to share his determination to succeed.
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Jaime Escalante: Sensational Teacher (Hispanic Biographies) by Ann Byers (Library Binding - July 1, 1996)
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