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You Are Not Special by David McCullough, Jr.

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You Are Not Special

...And Other Encouragements

by David McCullough, Jr.

Narrator David McCullough, Jr.

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Length 7 hours 56 minutes

Language English

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Summary
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David McCullough, Jr.'s high school commencement address of 2012, dubbed "You Are Not Special," was a tonic for children, parents, and educators alike. With wit and a perspective earned from raising four children and teaching high school students for nearly thirty years, McCullough expands on his speech—taking a hard look at hovering parents, questionable educational goals, professional college prep, electronic distractions, and club sports—and advocates for a life of passionate engagement.

Science & Technology Education Family & Relationships Philosophy Nonfiction

David McCullough, Jr. taught for sixteen years at Punahou School in Honolulu and has been teaching at Wellesley High School near Boston since 2002. He lives with his wife and four children in Sudbury, Massachusetts.