The Kings of New York: A Year Among the Geeks, Oddballs, and Genuises Who Make Up America's Top HighSchool Chess Team
by Michael Weinreb
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Author: Michael WeinrebEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-03-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Gotham
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Book Review: A great look into the chess world and into the school world
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a running commentary into the life of the top chess team in America. The book was void of sex, drugs, and other issues in the typical America high school. The book provided insight into the America education system, into the chess culture in America, and into the world of a genius. One would believe that these geniuses would be top students in high school, but most of them struggle with staying engaged in school. These young people are bored with school which does not motivate them. They are more motivated to win money playing chess. The challenge of chess is greater than the challenge that school presents. It makes me wonder about the policy of "no student left behind" because it seems that really it is "no student gets ahead." Students like these need a challenge or they will disengage from school. How can you care about school when the really test is against another grandmaster chess champion. Most people would not enjoy this book unless you enjoy chess. The book is incredibly well written. It makes the basic story a flowing narrative.
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