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Title: True Notebooks by MARK SALZMAN ISBN: 0-375-41308-1 Publisher: Knopf Pub. Date: 16 September, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.69 (29 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Powerful...Salzman does it again...
Comment: Since Mark Salzman is one of my favorite writers, I couldn't wait to read his new work of non-fiction. Lost In Place made me laugh so hard in some parts that I cried, but in True Notebooks, I cried for different reasons.
This book chronicles Salzman's experiences as a volunteer writing instructor in L.A.'s Central Juvenile Hall. This could have easily been one of those memoirs where readers are taken down a "feel good-I'm such a noble guy" journey. We have all seen Hollywood renditions of such situations, but Salzman doesn't portray himself as a hero. Instead, he reveals his doubts, fears, and insecurities right along with those of the juvenile offenders he works with.
Without intending to, this book makes a powerful political statement as to why juveniles should not be tried as adults and how the justice system fails too many poor and minority youth. I was moved by the writing that these young men produced, and you will be, too. As an English teacher, I only dream of getting such work turned in to me.
As expected in a book such as this, there is no happy ending. But, Salzman has truly given these young men a voice by helping each find his own through the written word.
Rating: 4
Summary: So Unfortunate, Yet So Real
Comment: The book True Notebooks by author Mark Salzman was a book that was hard to put down once I started it. This was a great book about a writer (Salzman),who was hesitant to teach a writing class at a juvenile hall in California. This ended up being the best thing that happened to him, as well as the boys. What got to me was reading all of the writings those young murderers and robbers wrote. Reading about how they viewed the world around them; why they committed the crimes they did; and just how much of a struggle they had in general. It's sad to read about the events that took place in this book, because ther are so many Nathaniel's, Jimmy's, and Benny's (juveniles in the book) out roaming the streets today.
I've never read one of Mark Salzman's other books, but I congratulate him on crossing that safety tape and being a true inspiration to those young boys. I almost forgot I was reading about criminals because there was so much more these boys had to offer.I enjoyed the way Salzman didn't try to sugarcoat anything and kept everything so real. True Notebooks is a great read!
Rating: 4
Summary: Reality Check
Comment: True Notebooks is a wonderful story, delivering unexpected lessons about people and life in general. Mark Salzman is the instructor of an English class at Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles and finds it is a learning experience not only for his students, but for himself too. With each piece of writing shared comes a deeper understanding of the thoughts and emotions of the boys who typically would be seen as cold-hearted. This sensitivity reaches not only their teacher, but anyone reading the book as well. Mark Salzman goes beyond simply telling a story, and allows readers to feel connected to all of his students. This book is proof that willingness and an open mind will open doors and provide new insight to the world. True Notebooks is a great read that also serves as an important reality check.
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Title: Lost In Place : Growing Up Absurd in Suburbia by Mark Salzman ISBN: 0679767789 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 28 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Losing My Faculties : A Teacher's Story by BRENDAN HALPIN ISBN: 1400060834 Publisher: Villard Pub. Date: 12 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer by TRACY KIDDER ISBN: 0375506160 Publisher: Random House Pub. Date: 09 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Iron and Silk by Mark Salzman ISBN: 0394755111 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 12 October, 1987 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Lying Awake by Mark Salzman, Mark Salzman ISBN: 0375706062 Publisher: Vintage Books Pub. Date: 09 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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