Description
On the Way to School
Book Summary
A moving tribute to the determination of thousands of children who, every day, travel miles along difficult and dangerous paths to get to school. Through the real stories of little heroes between the ages of seven and thirteen, this book shows us how the will to learn can overcome any adversity, from the desert to the tundra. A lesson in life and hope that transforms our view on the value of education.
What is it about?
The book collects the experiences of children who live in extreme conditions: in the middle of the desert, in the depths of the tundra, in a village lost in the savanna, or on the remote slope of a mountain. Despite poverty, the need to work at home, and a long and dangerous journey, these children wake up every day with a single goal: to attend class. Through their words, we learn about their aspirations, such as those of Samuel, who wants to be a doctor to help other children in India; Carlitos, who dreams of living in his birthplace in Argentina; or Zahira, who fights for all girls in Morocco to be able to go to school. The book is a testament to courage, perseverance, and the transformative power of education.
Main themes
- Access to education in contexts of poverty and marginalization
- Overcoming geographical and climatic adversities
- Gender inequality in access to school
- Child resilience and determination
- The value of education as a tool for the future and social change
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in true stories of overcoming obstacles, social documentaries, and ethnography. Also for educators, parents, and anyone who wants to understand the reality of thousands of children in the world and reflect on the privilege of education. It is an inspiring read for youth and adults looking for a hopeful and human vision of the world.
What this book offers
- A real and moving perspective on the daily struggle for education in disadvantaged environments
- Direct testimonies from children who inspire through their strength and dreams
- A deep reflection on the value of school and global inequalities
- Ethnographic and cultural knowledge of remote communities around the world
- A lesson of hope that changes the way one sees their own life
Technical data
- Author: Javoy, Marie-Claire
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: cat
- Subject: DOCUMENTARY FILMS, TRUE STORIES OF HEROISM, FORTITUDE AND SURVIVAL, CULTURAL STUDIES, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, ETHNOGRAPHY
- Collection: SPECIAL BOOK
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2015
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 399 g
Editorial review
On the Way to School is a work that combines social documentary with the narrative of true stories, offering a striking yet hopeful portrait of childhood in the world. Its strength lies in the authentic voice of the protagonists, who turn every page into a testament of courage. Recommended for anyone looking for a read that moves you and makes you reflect on the value of education and human resilience.