Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, Revised and Updated Edition by James W. Loewen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, Revised and Updated Edition
Book Review: An excellent critique of American high school history texts
Summary: 5 Stars
Loewen reviews many of the American history textbooks most
commonly used in high school classrooms in recent decades.
In varying degrees they all fail in the important task of
teaching history objectively and in an interesting manner.
Students come away with the false notion that American history
is one long boring epic tale of unblemished heroes who have
contributed to the glorious nation in which we now have
undiluted pride. Any negative notes are either ignored or
downplayed as mere aberrations. With this kind of understanding
of history, it is little wonder that Americans are
constantly surprised by scandal and so easily misled by
our "leaders". Every conscientious teacher, parent and
citizen ought to read this book and work to reform the
teaching of history in his/her school district.Book Review: Eye-opening book although missing a little bit.
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this was an excellent book because it sparked my interest and held it for the duration of the book. This book really opened my eyes as to some of the blatant and ridiculous omissions in the textbooks our children are learning from.
It is also an excellent history book in it's own right. In addition, it is a true scholarly work that is impeccably footnoted and indexed. It also contains concrete suggestions for what can be done in order to ameliorate the current sad
situation. The only reason I don't think this book deserves a 10 is because as the author admits in the final chapter there is far too little emphasis or even mention of Latino peoples history in this country as well as only passing references
to the women's liberation movement. But this is only a small omission in an otherwise fine book.Book Review: A good kick at the closed door of thought
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who thinks that they know the truth needs this primer to iconoclasm, a key source for anyone who believes Christopher Columbus was a "dreamer", that racism is "getting better", that Native Americans "died out", or that America is a democracy. If that's not enough to merit a reading, it's also entertaining in a non-academic way.Book Review: A stunning look at lies we were all taught in history class.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book surprised me with the amount of things I still didnot know. I consider myself well informed and I read deeply about so many of the lies we are fed in this society. Still it is quite a page turner from the first story to the next. Ok, here is a pop quiz, what did Helen Keller do? I have been asking my friends this question since I read this book. I'll give you a hint, she did a whole lot more than the little lie story you learned in school! You will be glad you read this book and want to buy copies for all of your friends that like to be well informed in this age of misinformation. Dance in the Light, We need it Now!Book Review: A must read for all!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an astonishing, close-up look at the misrepresentation of American history in classical textbooks as well as in the classroom. It sheds light on lost, misinterpreted, and outright ignored facts about many of the people whom we've been taught to admire in our history. You do not know the truth until you read this book!