Author: Tom Vanderbilt
Call Number: BF637.S4 Van
This book is a reflection on the joys and vulnerabilities of lifelong learning through the eyes of a journalist. The honest prose is inspired by Vanderbilt’s experience as a parent. He endeavours to join his daughter as she starts out as a beginner in singing, drawing, surfing and even juggling. He also mulls on the doubts that plague adult learners, such as the fear that one has “left it too late”. In his candid style, Vanderbilt offers technical advice on some of the mistakes that beginners tend to make when they learn a new skill. This book is a good companion for anyone who would like to do something new but lacks the courage to try.