A Charlotte Mason Education

A Charlotte Mason Education
by Catherine Levison

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Author: Catherine Levison
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-03-01
ISBN: 1891400169
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
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Book Review: Another too-Christian homeschooling resource. Sorry.
Summary: 1 Stars

This book, like many other homeschooling books, has a misleading title. It should be called, "A Charlotte Mason Education: A CHRISTIAN Homeschooling How-To Manual". Seriously, sometimes I feel like I am the ONLY homeschooler who is not a religious zealot. First let me say that I do recognize that Charlotte Mason was a devout Christian. Fine. Mention that. Even talk about how she incorporated it into her schools. I don't care. But my gosh, did Levison have to point out that she once banned all Charles Dickens books because of "A Christmas Carol" (no ghost stories allowed in her home)?!?! I felt like she was continually dropping references to how "righteous" she is, always listing the Bible first in lists of books or subjects.

As someone who values great literature, I definitely can acknowledge the Bible in a list of good and influential books. But what if I wrote a similar manual from the perspective of, say, a Muslim (which I'm not--I'm agnostic)? You know, what if I listed the Koran first in every list? I bet it wouldn't fly with all the Christian readers. I find it a little disrespectful.

Basically, I really like Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy but I really, really, really wish I could find a good synopsis of it that was not so God-heavy. Karen Andreola is just as bad in "A Charlotte Mason Companion". Honestly, I don't mind a religious reference here or there. I really don't. But this book is actually painful for me to read because it pervades ever last sentence.

Oh, and also, Levison's writing lacks style and organization in a pretty serious way. It's just not a well-written book at all.

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Summary of A Charlotte Mason Education

NEW 1999 EDITION - The immensely popular ideas of Charlotte Mason have inspired educators for many decades. Her unique methodology as written about in her six-volume series established the necessary protocols for an education above and beyond that which can be found in traditional classroom settings. In A Charlotte Mason Education, Catherine Levison has collected the key points of Charlotte Mason's methods and presents them in a simple, straightforward way that will allow families to quickly maximize the opportunities of homeschooling. With weekly schedules, a challenging and diverse curriculum will both inspire and educate your child. A Charlotte Mason Education is the latest tool for parents seeking the best education for their children.

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