Book Review - LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM is more than a book of quotations -- its a handbook of living lessons on learning!

LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM contains almost 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people on teaching, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. Quotes are categorized by subject, covering both traditional and nontraditional forms of education. In the classroom, home or library, it is a useful resource for reading, reference, reports and presentations.

(PRWEB) October 3, 2004 -- LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM is a recently released book of quotations compiled by librarian and columnist Teri Ann Berg Olsen. It has already been well received by parents and educators, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews and praises.

This treasury of classic and contemporary rhetorical gems contains almost 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people on teaching, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. Quotes are categorized by subject, covering traditional and nontraditional forms of education. This book features both rare and classic sayings by philosophers, scientists, writers, political leaders, psychologists and educators from throughout history.

These observations on education and child training range from witty to wise, practical to profound, and informational to inspirational. Lengths vary from one-liners to extended paragraphs. Its like a conversation across the ages, full of rhetorical gems and sage advice on the subject of education.

LEARNING FOR LIFE is a real gem!" exclaims Kelly Maynard, former principal of Desert Hills Christian School in New River, Arizona. As I read through its pages, I truly am inspired to greater heights as an educator, a mother, and as a student of life. This book will not sit on the shelf and collect dust; it is one of those books that you will want to devour over and over again."

Margaret E. Bradley-Simard, retired school psychologist/psychometrist, explains, I found myself immersed in reading LEARNING FOR LIFE and saying this is so true." I also found myself reading and explaining some of the quotes to my 10½-year-old son. It is something that you will learn and be inspired from."

As an educational bonus, LEARNING FOR LIFE contains brief biographical sketches on each author so the reader can find out about a quotations source, the individuals background, time period, and interesting facts. The 420-page volume also includes an appendix, index, and blank pages for writing down additional quotes.

LEARNING FOR LIFE is a testimony to the long-lasting influence that parents and educators have on children and on the future. The book is useful in the classroom, home, and library for reading, reference, newsletters, reports and presentations. It is an ideal resource for parents, teachers, college students, history buffs, book lovers, speakers, writers, and lifelong learners.

To view the complete table of contents, list of names, endorsements, press materials and additional information, visit www.knowledgehouse.info.

To request a review copy of LEARNING FOR LIFE, e-mail knowledgehouse@safeaccess.com. Please include the name of the organization/publication/group for whom you will be reviewing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR/PUBLISHER
Teri Ann Berg Olsen founded the Knowledge House Learning Resource Center and maintains an educational website, www.knowledgehouse.info. Teris Not Just For Kids" column appears weekly in The Desert Advocate, her hometown newspaper. Not Just For Kids" encourages parents and children to explore a wide variety of topics and projects together. Teri has also written for The Old Schoolhouse and other publications. She lives in New River, Arizona with her husband and three sons.

Published by Knowledge House, LEARNING FOR LIFE is printed by Whitten Printers of Phoenix Arizona, creators of the "Citizens Rule Book" that has sold over a million copies nationwide. The publisher is currently evaluating distributors and wholesalers in an effort to make LEARNING FOR LIFE more readily available to bookstores and libraries. Meanwhile, LEARNING FOR LIFE is available direct from the publisher, printer, and at Amazon.com.

LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM, by Teri Ann Berg Olsen. (6x9" softcover, 420 pages, ISBN 0-9759528-0-3, $19.95)

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