SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Brainy

by Mona Lisa Harding
Harding, Kip & . The Brainy Bunch: The Harding Family's Method to College Ready by Age Twelve. Gallery. May 2014. 240p. bibliog. ISBN 9781476759340. $21.99; ebk. ISBN 9781476759364. CHILD REARING
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The Hardings were high school sweethearts who married a few weeks after prom and went on to raise ten children. They made the choice to homeschool their kids and sent six of them to college by age 12. With a navy doctor, an architect, an engineer, and one superhero in training among their ranks, the Hardings share their incredible journey, from early fears to resounding success. Early on, they address the reader's obvious questions ("We are not geniuses") and align their decision to homeschool with their Christian faith, as well as their thoughts that age-segregated environments are not the most effective way to develop social skills. Never judgmental and not without humor, the coauthors intersperse their story with strategies and advice for anyone considering a homeschool curriculum.
VERDICT This fascinating read transcends the Christian homeschool market. Written in an engaging and relaxed style, the book tells how all 12 Hardings have accomplished much, and their account is inspirational and uplifting.
Reviewed by Julianne Smith , May 15, 2014
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