You Are Not Special: ... and Other Encouragements, (Paperback)

from ShadowBarbara

Listened to it. Somewhat repetitive but entertaining with some excellent insights.

from davevanl

The one point overlooked is that the battle for admission to expensive colleges is a main factor in the increasing cost of those colleges. Prices will change when the market begins looking elsewhere.

from VGAHarris

Rich with one-liners and insightful observations. A little awkward with the delivery in spots but still a magnificent commentary on teaching, students, and the contemporary culture of self-absorption where everyone receives a trophy whether they achieved anything or not.

from Skybalon

An interesting expansion on the graduation speech made popular by the title. It covers a little bit of biography and a lot on the author's experienced view on teaching. Even if you don't agree with all of his conclusions, he makes an interesting read along the way.

from Devil_llama

Built on the famous graduation speech where the author informed a graduating class that they were not special. This book is a series of essays that expand on that theme, and others, such as racism, materialism, and the sexes. There are some profound insights, a number of pithy one-liners, some so...