Things We Wish We'd Known: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling [Paperback]

Diana Waring (Author, Editor), Bill Waring (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Who do parents turn to with questions about homeschooling, whether they're novices, long-timers, or just testing the waters?

Experienced homeschoolers. Who better to answer the questions arising from any serious endeavor than those who have been there, done that, and found a better way?

In "Things We Wish We'd Known," Bill and Diana Waring, authors of "Beyond Survivial: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling," make available to you the time-earned secrets of fifty veteran homeschooling families. Coming from pioneers and leaders in the homeschooling community, "Things We Wish We'd Known" will become an indispensible guide and inspiration for your own journey.

Editorial Reviews

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"What I wish I had known in that first year is that God has gone before me in my children's hearts and minds. . .As bearers of God's image, they come to my home possessing intelligence, curiosity, and creativity." --Sally Clarkson

"The two most important concepts we wish we had known at the beginning are that homeschool is not 'school at home' and that real education is a marathon--not a sprint." --Steve and Jane Claire Lambert

"We discovered together that the best teacher was the experience of life itself." --Michael and Susan Card

"The two most important concepts we wish we had known at the beginning are that homeschool is not 'school at home' and that real education is a marathon--not a sprint." --Steve and Jane Claire Lambert

"We discovered together that the best teacher was the experience of life itself." --Michael and Susan Card

From the Publisher

Q: Who do parents turn to with questions about homeschooling, whether they're novices, long-timers, or just testing the waters?

A: Experienced homeschoolers. Who better to answer the questions arising from any serious endeavor than those who have been there, done that, and found a better way?

Fifty veteran Homeschoolers bring you a "better way" in THINGS WE WISH WE'D KNOWN.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Books (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883002427
• ISBN-13: 978-1883002428
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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58 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Listening to those who know what they are talking about, December 29, 1999

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Mary D. Kortus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Things We Wish We'd Known: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling (Paperback)

This is a compilation of several veteran homeschoolers who have varied teaching styles. They tell of their experiences, mistakes and what they know now regarding their homeschooling adventure. I was especially touched by the homeschooling family that spend every day at their dying father's deathbed. And the homeschooling mom who is in a wheelchair. I like to learn from those who know now what they wished they had known then. Stories are short with a picture of family or homeschooling parents with each story. A great "to own" book!

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book !, December 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Things We Wish We'd Known: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling (Paperback)

Have you ever wished you could sit down with more than 50 veteran homeschoolers and 'pick their brains' ? Well, "Things We Wish We'd Known" does just that. Each essay is written in a straight forward, clear format and gives you insight, inspiration and practical advice. You can't go wrong with this book !

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, July 25, 2003

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CAC (OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Things We Wish We'd Known: A Guide to Abundant-Life Homeschooling (Paperback)

I just finished this book and I truly loved it! I have marked several of the stories for future reference. The book also includes a wonderful listing of resources (websites, e-mail addresses and phone numbers) for the contributing writers. I would highly recommend it.