Old School America: 511 Reflections on the Traditional and Patriotic Values that Best Define America

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Summary: Fun to Read!
Review: I bought this book during Parents Weekend at Bowdoin College. Slovenski is my freshman son's track coach. I was delighted to see traditional, time-tested values presented in an entertaining way. My son and a college friend read through the book over dinner, and it prompted some interesting comments and discussion, such as "Why is Frank Sinatra 'faux' old school?" I'm glad my son will have a college mentor who espouses these values with wit and humor!

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Summary: Old School America
Review: In a time where much of our traditional values are being eroded by moral relativism and political correctness, OLD SCHOOL AMERICA is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book made me nostalgic for times past, and fostered an appreciation for the old school. I think all students in this nation, whether in secondary school or higher education should read this book.

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Summary: Old School America
Review: In a time where much of our traditional values are being eroded by moral relativism and political correctness, OLD SCHOOL AMERICA is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book made me nostalgic for times past, and fostered an appreciation for the old school. I think all students in this nation, whether in secondary school or higher education should read this book.

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Summary: "Old School America" The Way Life Should Be !
Review: Old School America

Peter Slovenski is an outstanding coach and a true gentleman.
His co-authors are typical of the top-notch student/athletes
that Peter works with at Bowdoin College.
Reading "Old School America" brought back so many wonderful memories. It also reminded me of how much I have had to adjust and change as a parent, teacher and coach these past 35
years. The picture and caption on page 78 really hit home. I taught World Geography for 33 years and then it was taken out of our curriculum.
There are so many terrific quotes from our former leaders. It certainly makes those of us from the "Old School " think about what the future might bring.
This book is a refreshing look at where we came from.
Peter, Patrick and Rich have provided a very interesting look
into the past for our future generations to enjoy and reflect upon.

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Summary: Old School Rules!
Review: Old School America is great!!! For those of us who are old school (even if we didn't necessarily grow up in that generation), I think that every word rang true. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Old School examples - some of which I never really thought about but realize I do everyday! It's great to see all these examples compiled in one book that I will go back to time & time again.

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Summary: Old School in every home!
Review: Old School America should be a "must read" for every family. The Old School is nothing new, but in today's ever progressive world, where the past is increasingly viewed as irrelevant, and intolerant, it is a reminder of a time when life meant more than "what's in it for me". Old School America is a visit to a time when the character of a person, rather than their market value, opened doors of opportunity. A time when work ethic meant doing your best regardless of any personal compensation. I had forgotten these lessons from the past - they aren't taught in school anymore and they aren't reflected in most of today's books and movies. I will read these to my children and remind them that although this present time may not place much value on the traditions of our past, they are what shaped this great nation and will ultimately decide it's future.

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Summary: Old School made Fresh
Review: Old School America should be a "must read" for every family. The Old School is nothing new, but in today's ever progressive world, where the past is increasingly viewed as irrelevant, and intolerant, it is a reminder of a time when life meant more than "what's in it for me". Old School America is a visit to a time when the character of a person, rather than their market value, opened doors of opportunity. A time when work ethic meant doing your best regardless of any personal compensation. I had forgotten these lessons from the past - they aren't taught in school anymore and they aren't reflected in most of today's books and movies. I will read these to my children and remind them that although this present time may not place much value on the traditions of our past, they are what shaped this great nation and will ultimately decide it's future.

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Summary: Old School made Fresh
Review: This book is a refreshing mix of conservative and liberal values that comes accross as a great way to live one's life. Slovenski's chapter intros are interesting; the phrases on what things are old school are fun to read. My friends and I started thinking about other things we thought were old school and debating whether or not it was actually the case. A great gift book.