Che Guevara, Paulo Freire, And The Pedagogy Of Revolution Book

My apologies to the author for giving only two stars, the research and content deserve a far higher rating. However, the style in which it is written made this a very laborious and unenjoyable read, alienating non-academic readers (and academic, for that matter!) It was hard work, though I ploughed on for the many gems of information and facts, all worth the effort. It was less about a teaching philosophy and more about the influence of Guevara and Freire, and very important reading for anyone with an interest in humanitarianism or politics. It is written more as a doctorate paper than a book and the wording chosen is often unnecessarily obscure. It's more of a research volume to be highlighted throughout and quoted from, rather than to be sat down with and enjoyed. A pity, because the content is fascinating and needs to be known by as many as possible. If only the author had taken a more approachable tone, it would have been an enjoyable read. Instead, I felt he had dug too deep into his thesaurus to find obscure alternatives to common-usage words. Considering the subject matter and overall content, it's an odd voice to adopt. Still, if you are used to McLaren and his style, or if you are willing to put in some effort, this is a book that definitely needs to be read. It does need post-its and a highlighter, because there are gems here that you will want to look back on for a long time to come. Worthy of four stars, but losing two for lack of accessibility. Please don't be deterred from reading it!