RaveLibrary JournalProfound and thought-provoking, this work is recommended for anyone who wants to understand the structural inequities of the U.S. educational system.
Chaney Kwak
PositiveLibrary JournalKwak’s fluid and evocative prose provides a gripping, moment-by-moment account of his 27-hour ordeal among nearly 1,400 cruise ship passengers and crew ... Interspersed throughout are interesting and poignant stories about Kwak’s family and loved ones, and the ship’s front of house/back of house crew members, entertainers, and rescuers ... This powerful memoir about making tough choices and finding new directions will appeal to a variety of travel readers.
Jeffrey Selingo
PositiveLibrary Journal... absorbing ... [Selingo] provides considerable insight into the relative weights given to courses taken, academic grades, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and high school quality, and he sheds light on the art and science of modern-day enrollment management. The appendix includes practical advice for families ... This well-researched work is an invaluable tool for college-bound students and their families, guidance counselors, and college admissions personnel.
Kent Garrett and Jeanne Ellsworth
RaveLibrary JournalGarrett is a keen observer of his fellow students ... Essential reading for those interested in civil rights, racial identity, and higher education.
