You Are Not Special
...And Other Encouragements

While this book made some profound points here and there, the overall structure was tedious to read. There were sentences within sentences and it took multiple pages for the author to make a simple point. It's as if the author wrote down every thought he had about a subject without editing it. I lik......more

Book is an elaboration of a graduation speech he delivered. Most of the book was OK, nothing gripping. 2nd to last chapter was my favorite, he connected Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat" to teaching/life. Will definitely read that short story now.......more

Rich with one-liners and insightful observations. A little awkward with the delivery in spots but still a magnificent commentary on teaching, students, and the contemporary culture of self-absorption where everyone receives a trophy whether they achieved anything or not.......more