John Caldwell Holt
Holt was a writer, teacher, lecturer and amateur musician.
Holt was a writer, teacher, lecturer and amateur musician. See less
John Caldwell Holt's Featured Books
John Caldwell Holt book reviews
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Escape from Childhood
A different view
by HPCW, May 14, 2010
Holt's thoughts and observations go far beyond the ordinary and provoke us into seeing other possibilities to our treatment of the young; children are indeed capable human beings and deserve to be ... Read More
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Teach Your Own
Teach your own
by syreds, Nov 11, 2008
John Holt is helpful for those considering homeschooling or dis illusioned with the education system. Read More
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How Children Fail
Thought-provoking read
by Maggiesu, Jul 14, 2008
As a doctoral student, I was assigned this book for my comprehensive exams, but as a former elementary teacher (Grade Five, just like the author interestingly enough), I found reading this book to be ... Read More