<<< 2024 Review >>>
I am incredibly glad I reread this! A wonderful, inspiring book that healed so much of my inner child and inner teenager, whose learning and enthusiasm about knowledge was damaged by school. And even now as I am confused why university is not as fun and engaging as I thought it would be over the years (I love my uni, but still). This book shows what is possible without formal educational institutions. It shows what people have done to learn about the world outside strict classroom settings.
It inspires me to unschool my life more. To not rely on institutions too much and follow my passions. Definitely think this is a book for everyone who was remotely in touch with school during their life. But mostly all teenagers! <3

I read the German translation of the 2nd version of this book at age 15. Now I re-read the 30 years anniversary 3rd edition of the book from 2021, and I am in love with it even more. The author is an activist at heart and I admire her approach to the world. Very grateful for her to give me the knowledge and tools I needed to leave school when I did.

<<< 2015 Review >>>
This book made me drop out of high school at the age of 15. No regrets!