Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire, Myra Bergman Ramos (Translator), Donaldo Macedo (Introduction), Donaldo P. Macedo (Introduction)

Tough, but WELL worth it!
A reviewer, A reviewer, 01/07/2005

This is by far the best book I read during grad school...even if I didn't have to read this for a class, I would have devoured Fierre's masterpiece! No other text has ever given me a greater understanding of the plight of those oppressed by the 'majority' or dominating populations. My whole understanding of the world and history was turned on its head. I recommend this book to anyone interested in social justice, affirmative action, civil rights, minority struggles...it applies not only to the community in Brazil, but all peoples facing social and economic oppression.

Every person should read this!
Chris Powell, a normal person, 10/31/2002

This book is a guide on not only how to teach, but how to go about everyday life. Pedagogy of the Oppressed gives a detailed outline on how to free yourself as well as others around you. While Freire was relating this book to large amounts of people that are being oppressed it can, and does relate to everyday life. The book is hard to read though, but do not let this discourage you from reading it. Just buy a dictionary when you purchase this book. Then sit down and read. Your mind will open to new ideas that you never thought were there. It did for me!

Also recommended: Stupid White Men by Michael Moore, 9/11 by Noam Chomsky, Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein