How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
by Paul Tough
ISBN 13: 978-0544104402
Book description

"A persuasive wake-up call.ā€ā€” People A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the award-winning journalist Paul Tough, a provocative and profound examination of childhood success and characterā€”an insightful study that reveals the power to transform young peopleā€™s lives. Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. In How Children Succeed , Paul Tough argues that success has more to do with characterā€”skills like perseverance, curiosity, optimism, and self-control. In this groundbreaking study, Tough introduces us to key researchers and educators, who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their storiesā€”and the stories of the children they are trying to helpā€”Tough reveals how character has the power to transform young peopleā€™s lives. This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readersā€”it will also change our understanding of childhood itself.


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