Win Diary Of A Freedom Writer: The Experience Originated By Darrius Garrett Paper Copy

book is a great companion book if you love the Freedom Writer's Diary, It follows the life of Darius Garrett, otherwise known as 'Marcus' in the Freedom Writer's film, definitely worth reading.
Could not put it down compelling and relevant, I was struck by the raw honesty of the struggle to survive against all odds, In this autobiography of his life to this point and the Freedom Writers "Experience", Darrius opens it up and speaks to souls of all ages.
Having purchased a prerelease copy I have got to have a classroom set!!! Well done Darrius your Mom is smiling and we are all proud of you!!!.
I received this book as part of a Goodreads First Reads giveaway, I was already familiar with the Freedom Writers' story having seen the movie and also having had the opportunity to see Manuel Scott speak at an orientation for teachers.
Darrius Garrett's book presents a fresh perspective on the story and allows you to take a walk in the life of one of the Freedom Writers.
Not only does he take you into Erin Gruwell's classroom, but also offers you a behind the scenes look at what his life was like outside the classroom.
His writing allows you to truly put yourself in his shoes and imagine what you would do in the situations he faces throughout the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the Freedom Writers' story especially other educators, It reminds us how important it can be to look beyond what we see in the classroom and to consider how a student's home life can impact their school experience.
Authentic, raw, and inspirational. I admire the courage that Mr, Darrius Garrett had to not only share his story with the world, but to also rewrite the path he would take in life.
There were so many wonderful quotes that I underlined throughout the book that really made me think, Thank you Darrius, for sharing your compelling and courageous story with us, I love how you talked about how Faith kept you going in the end of the book, Faith has been something I too have had to rely on throughout my life, I hope that you and your family have many more happy new memories and dreams in your future.
God bless! Many of us have probably seen the movie The Freedom Writers, Yet how many of us have wonder about the people behind The Freedom Writers, Diary of a Freedom Writer:The Experience takes us on an in depth look into Darrius Garrett's life and how Erin Gruwell helped change not only his life but every member of The Freedom Writers.
I was always curious about the people behind The Freedom Writers, When Darrius Garrett asked me to review his book I jumped at the opportunity,

I found this book to be a wonderful addition to The Freedom Writer movie, I learned that everyday people can be truly special and remarkable in their own right too, Diary of a Freedom Writer:The Experience takes you on a journey of selfdiscovery, hope, lost, heart break, and most of all happiness in yourself.
Definitely reading this book has made me look at my own life and wonderCan I dare to dream too The answer is yes I can dream too.


I'll admit I'm usually not a fan of biographies but I found this one too compelling not to read.
I've asked myself several questions and now I'm going to be searching for the answers to those questions.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is curious about The Freedom Writers, Survivor a word continuously thought of when reading this memoir, Upon the release of The Freedom Writers Diary and film adaptation starring Hilary Swank in, New York Times bestselling author Darrius Garrett realized that both book and movie tell the Freedom Writer Story as a whole, but not on a personal level.
During speaking engagements, the same questions always surface: 'Did Ms, Gruwell change you How did you make it out of the gang life What stopped you from killing yourself' Darrius's answers are inside.


Diary of a Freedom Writer takes you on a journey beyond the classrooms to the treacherous streets of Long Beach, California.
An innocent little boy born in poverty and raised in a violent environment, Darrius became a product of the streets, written off by the school and judicial systems alike, growing up in an environment full of gangs and drugs.
He spent his life searching for a father figure until he became a Freedom Writer, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and finally a father himself.
His story is that of a man realizing his experiences are what made him the man he has been seeking to be all his life.
Upon beating the odds, Diary of a Freedom Writer serves as proof that Darrius's story of struggle, life, change, and hope will uplift, educate, encourage, and inspire.
Raw, simple and honest. LOVED IT. Facts: this book is a memoir not a diary of one of the Freedom Writers see movie, Darrius.
It tells the story of a boy growing up under the influence of drugs and gang violence, Then he meets a teacher who changes his life forever, While the movie focused on the teacher and the class, this book is Darrius's chance to tell the world more of his personal story.
Terrific result. A fast, yet effective read, Darrius describes each stage in his life like a camera zooming in on important milestones and moments, He adds bursts of creativity here and there with poetry and reflections, While the style did not always seem insync to me past tense voice clashing with present tense , this little book is a beautiful story of surviving , perseverance and tolerance.
. Oh and of course it's about the power of a great teacher : Kudos to Darrius Garrett for not only his book but showing tremendous self discipline to turn his life into something of which he could be proud rather than accepting that he was the product of his environment and therefore not responsible for his own actions.
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I loved his story it moved me and showed that here is truth behind someone can change if they want to.
It has a bunch of emotions threw out the book by just reading what he has gone threw in life and how he turn it all around.
I will read this to my children so they can hear how you can do anything if you set your mind to it.
Thank you Darrius for the book i loved it!!!!! This was a beautiful book of overcoming! It broke down ghetto terminology that sadly I already knew.
It was such an inspiring movie from a child from the hood and changing his view from a beautiful teacher! wow! This was very inspiring and i loved it.
I found it to read for a nonfiction book for school and I'm glad I read it, I hope it can impact others the way it has me, Very moving memoir of Darrius Garrett, one of the freedom writers from the movie of the same name.
The writing is often awkward and ungrammatical, but Darrius' voice rings strong and true as he speaks of his life growing up surrounded by drugs, danger, and poor selfesteem.
He vividly paints his journey from a scared and angry kid to the kind, gentle and inspirational man he is now.
I shed a few tears during my read, out of sorrow, then out of power of his inspiration.
Thank you, Darrius. In a few short years, author, songwriter, motivational speaker and freedom writer Darrius Garrett transitioned from the hood to humanitarian, reaching heights he once could only imagine.
As an inner city youth of Long Beach, Calif, Garrett could easily have become a product of his environment but rose instead to become a pillar of his community.
He became a New York Times bestselling author at a young age when he co wrote The Freedom Writers Diary, which inspired themovie The Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank.
In the film, Garrett was portrayed as the heart wrenching character Marcus, He also wrote the song “Change” for the movies soundtrack, As a freedom writer, Garrett was co recipient of the Spirit of Anne Frank Award, the Cr In a few short years, author, songwriter, motivational speaker and freedom writer Darrius Garrett transitioned from the hood to humanitarian, reaching heights he once could only imagine.
As an inner city youth of Long Beach, Calif, Garrett could easily have become a product of his environment but rose instead to become a pillar of his community.
He became a New York Times bestselling author at a young age when he co wrote The Freedom Writers Diary, which inspired themovie The Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank.
In the film, Garrett was portrayed as the heart wrenching character Marcus, He also wrote the song “Change” for the movies soundtrack, As a freedom writer, Garrett was co recipient of the Spirit of Anne Frank Award, the Crystal Apple Award and other honors.
He has shared his story with the likes of Miep Gies, the Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank former U.
S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley and singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte, The story has also been featured on segments on Primetime Live with Connie Chung, The Oprah Winfrey Show and NPR, as well as in articles in the L.
A. Times, the Long Beach Press Telegram and the Associated Press, Garretts recent works include a book of poetry titled Poetic Thoughts and the soon to be published Diary of a Freedom Writer: The Experience.
He frequently speaks to at risk youth in schools and detention centers, as well as educators, social workers, businesspeople and politicians.
Motivating his audiences with his story of hope, tolerance and action, Garrett encourages them to become the fire that ignites change.
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