Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Freedom Writers Diary

The Freedom Writers DiaryThe Freedom Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


Hats off to Ms. Gruwell. She knows how to motivate change. She knows how to care. That said, I struggled reading this book. Though the writing was cathartic and even life-changing for the students, it was a difficult read for me. I think it was because there was no continuity. The Diary entries are just numbered, so the reader doesn’t get to know the writer and watch his/her growth throughout the four years. Though I honor these kids for their courage and tenacity and especially honor their teacher for motivating the change, it was a difficult read for me.



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