Lighting Their Fires: How Parents and Teachers Can Raise Extraordinary Kids in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World Audiobook

" Says a lot of things you know about raising kids, but sometimes forget why they are so important. "

" I liked the principles presented in this book. Raising kids to be respectful and curious. The author, a renowned teacher from CA, struck me as an arrogant know it all. He would also make blanket statements that would often have no basis or proof, they were based purely on his personal beliefs and or judgements. I liked the idea of his book, and coming from another author I may have loved it but he was a little hard for me to swallow at times. "

" This is an easy, inspiring read. "

" I thought this was a pretty good book. I really didn't agree with all of his suggests, but I did agree with most and figured out that I was doing some of his suggests already. I am not sure if and when I become a teacher I will make my students watch the movies he suggested, but he does have good ideas. Nice read. "

" Totally loving this book so far! "

" Rafe Esquith always provides me with enough inspiration and gumption to get my classroom started each year with the soul goal to raise whole children and citizens of the world. This ended up being a more of a parent-guide, and overall I still liked "Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire" better. But I liked his philosopy on what a child needs to learn in order to become... "extraordinary". This gave me a good framework for future class meetings. "

" Great read - a must for any parent! Wonderful suggestions on teaching children some of the more abstract concepts like decision making, selflessness, humility, and the value of delayed gratification. This one is worth buying to keep on your shelf at home and use frequently! "

" Much of Esquith's suggestions about raising kids is common-sense stuff (turn off the TV, read to them, encourage them to pick up a musical instrument, and so on), but this quick read is worth skimming. "

" This is a great book for parents and teachers. It's very motivational--but not in a make-you-feel-guilty way. I don't agree with some of his media selections, but his main points are right on target. Definitely worth reading. "

" Decent read and a nice dose of inspiration, even though some of the ideas are unrealistic. "

" Interesting perspective on what kids need to be extraordinary. Got some good ideas. Worth a look. "

" Excellent parenting resource! Gives wonderful and specific ideas on how to raise and educate your children towards being extraordinary. This will have a permanent place on our bookshelf. "

" You have to laugh, or you'd cry. An often horrifyingly humorous account of why children are so badly behaved, and why so many awful adults are wandering the streets. When did repellent behavior become so commonplace? "

" This book is amazing! The way he tied in their trip to a baseball game with everything else was very good. He has great ideas and I want to use them when I teach my small group. :) "

" Again, I think the books makes a teacher feel like she/he has dedicate all aspects of life and time to teaching. I just personally don't know if that is healthy. "

" This is a teacher that I wish my kids could have had. "

" Excellent reading for any parent or teacher. His conversational writing style makes for a quick and easy read. His bottom line--raising great kids isn't easy, but it's worth the effort. "

" Well-written and thoughtful book. Makes me miss the classroom. Teachers and parents will benefit from Esquith's experience and insights. "

" Lighting Their Fires was written for parents. I thought the baseball game narrative mixed in with his ideas about raising children worked well, and I really liked his movie suggestions. If you haven't read his other books I think this one does a nice job of going over many of his big ideas. "

" Good motivational books for teachers and parents to provide their children with the right attitude and direction to succeed in school and life. "

" Gave some good insite on how we can help our children. I enjoyed the base storyline and how the information was presented thru the examples given. Quick easy read. Worth the time to check it out. "

" good perspectives on what the goals of raising my kids are "

" My least favorite of his. "

" How to be a great, smart, respectable person is taught and children can learn much more than most parents believe. Read it. You may not love every piece of advice but parts will resonate for years to come. "

" This is Esquith's philosophies on parenting and teaching summarized through the experience of a night at a Dodger's baseball game. His commitment to kids inspires me. "

" Gave some good insite on how we can help our children. I enjoyed the base storyline and how the information was presented thru the examples given. Quick easy read. Worth the time to check it out. "

" I listened to this book and I think my lack of enthusiasm for this book might be my dislike of the narrators voice. This book is really just common sense advice that all of us have heard so I'm not sure I would recommend it. "

" Such a great read. I recommend it to all parents, regardless of the age of their children. "

" Says a lot of things you know about raising kids, but sometimes forget why they are so important. "

" Great book by a pretty amazing 5th grade teacher! Fantastic ideas of stories, books and films to share with your child to empower their humility, selflessness and self confidence. "

" Again, I think the books makes a teacher feel like she/he has dedicate all aspects of life and time to teaching. I just personally don't know if that is healthy. "

" This is one of the best parenting books I've ever read. There is precious little in it with regard to rules and discipline, but a trove of ideas for raising motivated, bright, selfless children who strive for excellence in everything. Wow, wow, and WOW! "

" This is a great tool that gives you suggestions on how to raise extraordinary kids. I highly recommend this and Rafe's other books to teachers. Lighting Their Fires is great for parents, teachers, and youth pastors/workers. "

" insightful, but not as good as his other two. There are No Shortcuts is my favorite. "