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A Thomas Jefferson Education Home Companion [Paperback]

Oliver DeMille , Rachel DeMille , Diann Jeppson , Daniel Ruesch
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Book Description

October 25, 2006
At a time when the American educational system is in crisis and the family is under attack, the tried-and-true principles handed down through the ages, herein called Thomas Jefferson Education, are fostering the revival of a culture of leadership and liberty. As a result, the family is being restored to its rightful place as the basic unit of a prosperous and free society; and the prospects for American education are looking brighter than ever. These incredibly helpful articles read, at times, like a letter from a friend, at times like an entry in a journal of Education or Child Development, and even, at times, like we're overhearing a conversation. But in every case it is relevant, accessible, and empowering.


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The core unit of society is the family, and it is in our homes that the principles must most deeply take root and flourish. Regardless of where your children sit to learn, your home can be transformed into a Leadership Education Home, a Thomas Jefferson Education environment. This volume offers something new, something which we all need: a view of Leadership Education from many angles, from the education of toddlers to advanced adult learning. Whether you're a parent, teacher, administrator, legislator, professor or grandparent, this book is a must. --Vicki Jo Anderson, co-Founder of American Heritage Academy

Product Details

  • Paperback: 241 pages
  • Publisher: George Wythe College Press; First Edition edition (October 25, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967124638
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967124636
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Oliver DeMille is a founder of The Center for Social Leadership, and the author of A Thomas Jefferson Education, 1913, FreedomShift and The Student Whisperer - among others.

He and his wife Rachel are the developers of Thomas Jefferson Education, an educational philosophy and methodology for building mission-driven leaders.

Oliver is a popular author, keynote speaker, and consultant. Presently, he devotes a majority of his time to writing. He and his wife Rachel are raising their 8 children in southern Utah.

Customer Reviews

Suffice it to say when I read this book I was nodding my head in agreement in several places. chen wen rui  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
I bought this book for my daughter-in-law to use for home schooling. Erlene R. Cooper  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered June 17, 2007
Format:Paperback
This book along with the Thomas Jefferson Education are the only two books I needed to homeschool my four children. When I started this system of education I had no idea what I was doing, then Diann's book came along as the "companion" and all was right with the world. The forms, systems and processes in this book work hand-in-glove with Dr. Demille's book. I recommend both books as the core system for homeschoolers wanting to raise leaders.

Diann's writing style and easy-going approach to homeschooling will leave you feeling totally in control and not wandering around in the dark forest of philosophy. Her systems are easy to use and her language is easy to read.

Janine Bolon, financial coach, speaker, radio talk show host, and author of [ASIN:1411643437 Money...It's Not Just for Rich People!]]
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading July 5, 2007
By pax 2u
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A Thomas Jefferson Education is a thought provoking, stimulating look at the ideas that drive a classical education. As a springboard for discussion the book is ideal; as a guide to quality education it is essential. The book inspires critical thinking while providing ideas to all who want to experience education devoted to the love of learning, to the expansion of knowledge and to the promotion of leadership. As homeschool and alternative educational ideas abound books such as the Thomas Jefferson Education can lead us home once again.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Save yourself some time and get this book to start applying principles and techniques of Thomas Jefferson Education that took me ten years to figure out! I first read A Thomas Jefferson Education almost ten years ago and since then have been incorporating techniques to apply it into my everyday homeschooling and personal education. Suffice it to say when I read this book I was nodding my head in agreement in several places. I love Dr. DeMille's answer to the overwhelmed mom that empathizes with her and then inspires her(and the rest of us) in his response. Rachel DeMille and Diane Jeppson are inspiring and knowledgeable in their writing as well. The chore chart that Dianne suggests has worked well for my cousin who uses it while I work from the motivatedmoms.com chore list.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Book for Home Schooling
I bought this book for my daughter-in-law to use for home schooling. She had requested it and just loves it.
Published 17 months ago by Erlene R. Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars Great insight!
This book has been extremely helpful in my journey with homeschooling. It is a masterful product for seeing how to implement ideas in the Thomas Jefferson Education way. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Amelia Jean
2.0 out of 5 stars Formatting is all wrong
Make sure to download the sample before purchase. The formatting seems all wrong. You can tell where the pages ended in the actual book, because right in the middle of a sentence... Read more
Published on November 13, 2010 by BJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
I didn't think I needed this book after reading Phases of Learning, but the ideas in here are inspiring and a great "spring board" for me to find ways that this works for my family
Published on August 31, 2010 by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
I am glad I got both this book and "A Thomas Jefferson Education" Both were very helpful. I will be continuing to study them
Published on June 8, 2010 by Holly Field
4.0 out of 5 stars outstanding resource
There are many useful "how we do it" chapters in this book. Each addresses specific areas within the Thomas Jefferson Education. Read more
Published on November 11, 2008 by Lurpydog
5.0 out of 5 stars Answers the "But How do I DO it?" Question
This book completely changed the way I think about education, both for me and my children (and my husband, come to that). Read more
Published on June 19, 2008 by HeatherTristan
5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful resource
I was floundering, trying to get my TJEd homeschool organized. That effort is still in progress; but I don't think I could have even attempted it without this book, especially... Read more
Published on February 5, 2008 by Karen M. Flint
3.0 out of 5 stars For the highly organized and family of TEN!!
While I think it is highly desirable for the family unit to be the main source for each child's education, I found this book to be a bit simplistic. Read more
Published on September 4, 2007 by WhatWorks4U?
5.0 out of 5 stars If you home school this is a must !!!!!
If you already have read "A Thomas Jefferson Education" then you can guess what this book has to offer. Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by Black Bart
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