I am currently reviewing options for my kids for school next year. Homeschool is one of the options, and I heard about this book through my research. Our schools have problems and they are getting worse. It was interesting to learn about different types of education and how public school came to be - and why it isn't enough for a lot of kids/youth. More than just learning job skills but really be educated. Our kids need to be learning leadership, values, HOW to think not just what to think. I disagreed with a few of his ideas and by the end I felt a bit like, "Okay, I get it! Classics and mentors are key to education!" It felt like he was hammering the point a little too hard. But other than that I thought it was a great read and has some great ideas.