I’m excited to announce that Mary Lois Sennewald’s book, Roadschooling Ryan: Learn As We Go is now available for purchase. I helped Mary in the beginning editing stage of this book acting as a content consultant, more or less, suggesting what parts might be cut, expanded, or clarified. It has since been edited and published by iUniverse. This book really stuck with me, especially as a mother of a son with an above average IQ combined with some learning challenges. How many times have I wondered if sitting in a classroom confined to his seat for 7 hours a day was the best way for him to learn?

What about learning-by-doing? What if you packed up all your needs in an old VW van and drove across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, learning history, culture, and life lessons on the road? Sound like a crazy idea? It wasn’t for Ryan and Mary Lois. It was an exercise in patience at times as they blended the real-life experiences with the academic requirements to get credit for the year.

Mary’s style of storytelling is very engaging and honest. There’s ups and downs, fights and tender moments, and triumphs and failures. If you’ve ever wondered if traditional education is REALLY the solution for educating your child, or fantasized about bucking the establishment and experiencing new adventures, or even if you love to travel and get a glimpse into how life is like outside your hometown, you’ll enjoy this book. Have you read it? Then please post your comments below!