Bully, Lee Hirsch
Bully, Lee Hirsch
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Bully
An Action Plan for Teachers, Parents, and Communities to Combat the Bullying Crisis

Author: Lee Hirsch, Cynthia Lowen, Dina Santorelli

Narrator: Mel Foster

Unabridged: 8 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/24/2012


Synopsis

PRAISE FOR THE FILM:
“An insightful and moving documentary.” —USA Today“Moving and touching…Bully forces you to confront…the extent to which cruelty is embedded in our schools and therefore in our society as a whole.” —New York Times, Critics’ PickABOUT THIS AUDIOBOOK:
A companion to the acclaimed film Bully, this audiobook brings the story of the documentary beyond the closing credits, continuing the national conversation inspired by the film. Personal anecdotes from prominent antibullying activists and celebrities alongside essays from renowned experts, authors, government officials, and educators offer powerful insights, resources, and concrete steps to combat the bullying epidemic. An essential part of any campaign to decrease bullying and increase empathy, the audiobook also follows the stories of the families featured in the film beyond the big screen, who contribute valuable advice on the timely topic of bullying in our nation. This guide is crucial for parents, educators, school administrators, and anyone who is committed to the 13 million schoolchildren who will face bullying this year.CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE:
Mike Honda, U.S. congressperson (D-Calif.), whose memories of World War II Japanese internment camps inspired a life of public service and a commitment to combat bullyingAmy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, whose life’s work has been dedicated to helping parents and familiesDr. Robyn Silverman, child and teen development specialist, frequent expert appearing on national television shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and AndersonMarlo Thomas, actress and spokesperson for children, whose landmark Free to Be You and Me inspired a generationJames Wendorf, executive director of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, who is making her union a major force for change in the effort to stamp out bullying

Reviews

I was hesitant to read this book after seeing the movie. The movie had received a lot of hype and acclaim and expected it to be heart wrenching. In the end, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the movie. I agree completely that bullying is a huge problem that needs to be addressed, but was not in agreeme......more

Goodreads review by Nikki

I won a copy of this companion guide from the Goodreads FirstReads program, along with a copy of the DVD, a signed bookmark, and two anti-bullying cause bracelets. Before my win I had already seen the film and was very affected by it. It is an eye-opening documentary that will change how you think......more

Goodreads review by Tess

The Bully project has an important mission, but the truth is, for us it was too little, too late. I read this book and have posted my daughter's story on their facebook page, but I have come to the conclusion that only one thing could have saved her, and that was adult supervision and action. It is......more

Goodreads review by Joseph

I would not recommend this as a light read. It really does feel like a companion book to a movie as opposed to be something read on your own for fun. I initially liked the part that described how particular individuals such as those on the autism spectrum were bullied and how they reacted to it. Dur......more