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Re-educated
- Why it’s never too late to change your life
- Narrated by: Lucy Kellaway
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
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'I am immersed in a new world that feels a long way from my old one. Though I've not been re-invented, what has happened is just as radical and a lot more interesting: I am being re-educated.'
Lucy Kellaway had a comfortable life. For years she had the same prestigious job, the same husband and the same home. To the casual observer, she was both happy and successful. But one day, Lucy began to realise that the life she had built for herself no longer suited her. Was it too late to start again?
The answer was no - so she proceeded to tear down both marriage and career, and went back to school. Retraining as a teacher, Lucy discovers there is a world of new possibilities awaiting her - and learns that you can teach an old dog new tricks (providing they are willing to un-learn a few old ones along the way).
A witty and moving story of one woman's pursuit of a new life, Re-educated is a celebration of education's power to transform our lives at any age, and an essential companion for anyone facing the joy - and pain - of starting again.
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- Ms C O'Reilly
- 30-01-22
Raw, Direct honest account of teaching & training
Loved it. just about to embark on this journey too at 60 and currently working my notice as a Senior Manager in the NHS. Delighted to hear Lucy trained at Kings College London, (did not know that) as that's where I'm going. Better brace myself, it's going to be tough! Lucy's organisation, Now Teach, were really helpful through the interview process although I'm.not training with the Ark. I found this riveting and honest and the message I took is that its tough, the kids are challenging, the technology even more so , I'm dreading the latter more than the former. The feedback will be crushing but you need to stick it out! If Lucy can then so can I.
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- Richard
- 08-07-21
Predictably excellent
Always loved Lucy Kellaway’s columns and was lucky enough to work with her a couple of times. And NowTeach made me realise that my own third act lay in the classroom (although I’m not training with them). This book was a brilliant preparation for the training year to come - much better than the NowTeach events I attended, although they were useful - as it’s full of her trademark honesty, wit and clear-eyed insight. I love hearing her voice, too, so this was an all-round treat, ideal not just for career changers like me but anyone asking hard questions of themselves sin their middle years (or interested in knowing g what it like to re-educate). Great stuff, moving, funny, enlightening and interesting.
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- Melanie Ball
- 15-01-24
Really enjoyed this book!
Loved the inspiration it gave when thinking about changing careers and the fact that teaching would be very rewarding but a challenge!
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- Amanda Kaster
- 06-01-23
a lovely surprise
I had no prior knowledge of Lucy's work or life before buying this volume. I am also a journalist (albeit in my 30s), rethinking my life, and this was a pleasure. The reading was great! I have a lot to think about reeducation.
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- ayesha
- 03-12-22
Surprisingly Good
Sharp, witty, funny & engaging! Loads to think & reflect. I have been re-educated!
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-07-22
Entertaining, enjoyable, informative and thought provoking.
She reads as well as she writes, which makes it a great audiobook. Not only did I enjoy it and learn more about teaching and about her life, but I found myself wanting to persuade others to read it, or listen to it, especially my 14 year old daughter. I thought she’d understand more about her school life, life on general and her teachers.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-03-22
Enjoyable and interesting
Really enjoyable book. Anyone who followed Lucy at the FT should read it.
I also learnt a lot and had some of my own perceptions challenged, particularly around the impact of ethnicity and affluence on the classroom.
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- Mrs. Olga Salazar
- 01-01-22
Ageing & re-invention
What a great read/listen! Very honest account about reinventing yourself in your 50ies. Also a geat inside about teaching and frustrations that may come with it.
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- Zu Clubb
- 01-01-22
Love love love
I was hooked to the story right from the beginning. Lucy narrated the story with such conviction that I felt I was watching a movie in my head. Already bought a few of her books for friends.
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- LeaH
- 03-08-21
Thoroughly enjoyed
I liked how much this gave me to think about. Although I’m thinking about a big change nearly 20 years earlier, the author’s story made me laugh, made me cry a few times, inspired me and certainly I take away it will all be ok in the end. I can do it because I think I can!
There’s a few moments of being annoyed about cruising through the uni, work, property successes. But that says more about me than the story. Great listen and testament to always be learning.
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