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The Years That Matter Most

Book • 2019
In 'The Years That Matter Most', Paul Tough delves into the complexities of the American higher education system, revealing how it affects students' lives and societal mobility.

The book explores the experiences of students navigating college admissions, financial challenges, and cultural disruptions, while also examining the broader implications for American society.

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Mentioned by Michael Lewis as a book about college and class mobility in America.
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The Unfair Coach
Mentioned by Ashley C. Ford as a book where Paul Tough interviewed teenagers about finding the best school and ways to pay for it.
What Do We Get When We Pay for School?
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing the tricky balance of explaining to kids that school matters and doesn't matter at the same time.
This Is the Tricky Balance

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