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Re-educated
- Why it’s never too late to change your life
- Narrated by: Lucy Kellaway
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
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'I am immersed in a new world that feels a long way from my old one. Though I've not been re-invented, what has happened is just as radical and a lot more interesting: I am being re-educated.'
Lucy Kellaway had a comfortable life. For years she had the same prestigious job, the same husband and the same home. To the casual observer, she was both happy and successful. But one day, Lucy began to realise that the life she had built for herself no longer suited her. Was it too late to start again?
The answer was no - so she proceeded to tear down both marriage and career, and went back to school. Retraining as a teacher, Lucy discovers there is a world of new possibilities awaiting her - and learns that you can teach an old dog new tricks (providing they are willing to un-learn a few old ones along the way).
A witty and moving story of one woman's pursuit of a new life, Re-educated is a celebration of education's power to transform our lives at any age, and an essential companion for anyone facing the joy - and pain - of starting again.
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- Maria Jones
- 12-07-21
57 year old NQT's review
Loved it. Listened to it in 1 day without stopping. A very accurate description of what teacher training and the initial year of teaching is like - the great bits as well as the bad. Made me reflect on my own career change and what I'm getting out of it.
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- Richard
- 08-07-21
Predictably excellent
Always loved Lucy Kellaway’s columns and was lucky enough to work with her a couple of times. And NowTeach made me realise that my own third act lay in the classroom (although I’m not training with them). This book was a brilliant preparation for the training year to come - much better than the NowTeach events I attended, although they were useful - as it’s full of her trademark honesty, wit and clear-eyed insight. I love hearing her voice, too, so this was an all-round treat, ideal not just for career changers like me but anyone asking hard questions of themselves sin their middle years (or interested in knowing g what it like to re-educate). Great stuff, moving, funny, enlightening and interesting.
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- ayesha
- 03-12-22
Surprisingly Good
Sharp, witty, funny & engaging! Loads to think & reflect. I have been re-educated!
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- Paul
- 20-07-21
Candid and inspiring
It was great to hear Lucy's story especially as a teacher of a similar generation myself.
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- Mrs. Olga Salazar
- 01-01-22
Ageing & re-invention
What a great read/listen! Very honest account about reinventing yourself in your 50ies. Also a geat inside about teaching and frustrations that may come with it.
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- Zu Clubb
- 01-01-22
Love love love
I was hooked to the story right from the beginning. Lucy narrated the story with such conviction that I felt I was watching a movie in my head. Already bought a few of her books for friends.
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- Andy Macpherson
- 07-04-24
An honest & interesting journey through real life changes
Very much enjoyed the book, well read by Lucy too & i recommend it. Interesting to read about the many ups, downs, challenges and learned experiences throughout the roller coaster of a ride during such change in life circumstances and well written with wit, interesting observations throughout & real honesty. Would be interesting in due course to hear Lucy's further reflections when she finally puts away her white board pen for the last time, though hope that is not for many years to come!
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- Amanda Kaster
- 06-01-23
a lovely surprise
I had no prior knowledge of Lucy's work or life before buying this volume. I am also a journalist (albeit in my 30s), rethinking my life, and this was a pleasure. The reading was great! I have a lot to think about reeducation.
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- LeaH
- 03-08-21
Thoroughly enjoyed
I liked how much this gave me to think about. Although I’m thinking about a big change nearly 20 years earlier, the author’s story made me laugh, made me cry a few times, inspired me and certainly I take away it will all be ok in the end. I can do it because I think I can!
There’s a few moments of being annoyed about cruising through the uni, work, property successes. But that says more about me than the story. Great listen and testament to always be learning.
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- Dan
- 30-07-21
Highly recommended
Lucy brings the skill of a life in journalism to tell her own story of choosing a set of new paths. We are all witnesses to the thrilling changes she embarks on, and the story is fascinating, funny and moving. She reads very well, and the intimacy and honesty create an exceptional audiobook.
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