Susan Wise Bauer Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 OK, I don't usually do this, but can those of you who've read The Well-Educated Mind help me out? The new edition (updated lists and an additional chapter on reading science) came out in the middle of November, and since then the ONLY review on Amazon has been a two-star non-review by someone who apparently didn't read the whole book and thinks the Trivium has something to do with "weird religion." If you've read TWEM, or posted a review on the previous edition page, would you be willing to add your review to the new edition page? http://www.amazon.com/The-Well-Educated-Mind-Classical-Education/dp/039308096X OK, end of my uncharacteristic shill. (But that review really is driving me batty.) SWB p.s. You can learn more about the updated edition here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x7OXxO8ikg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest Posted November 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2015 All hail the great SWB, leader of our strange religion!! 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I was going to post the same thing, that review is ridiculous. I've not read it yet so I can't review it but it is on my Christmas list to Santa :) Edited November 30, 2015 by soror 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Are you saying that it isn't some "weird religion"? :leaving: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That is a seriously weird review. Susan, I haven't read it yet, but I just put it on my Christmas list. :) I will review it as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 When I was buying the Kindle version last week, I saw that review and thought, What??? I'm reading the new edition now and will review it as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Well, since the first edition is still influencing how my adult children tell me about anything they have read or watched, I would like to write a review. The book changed "it was good" into interesting observations that often lead to discussions. And it changed the way I view many classics myself. Nan 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) No problem. It has been a little while (I own the original edition) but I remember enough to enter a review in good conscience. ;) :001_smile:(I threw a pun or two in my review just for fun, I'm feeling squirrelly this morning :lol: ) Edited November 30, 2015 by jewellsmommy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 It is out? Oh, goodie goodie goodie. I don't actually own one yet. I'd read the libraries version and then I figured that a new edition would come out before I needed the book again. In the Amazon cart now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Bumping for the lunchtime crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 No problem. It has been a little while (I own the original edition) but I remember enough to enter a review in good conscience. ;) :001_smile:(I threw a pun or two in my review just for fun, I'm feeling squirrelly this morning :lol: ) "Let her convince you, and your brain will think you." I thought that was a typo, but I guess it was a pun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Another bump! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I saw that, so ridiculous. I have a review of the old one. I can dust it off, compare to new one. My copy just came in yesterday. It will probably be a few days but I'll post something positive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'm no longer homeschooling so I want be getting the new version but I just wanted to thank you. I still have the 2004 edition on my shelf. I graduated my baby this year. The old copy has loose binding/pages and has been well loved. I'm sure the newest edition will be just as coveted. I did give a negative to the weird review 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I used my amazon 30% off code to order the new edition. It should be on my front porch tonight. I can't wait. I have the 2004 edition, so I will leave a postive review before the week is over. This book has been on my wish list for a while. I have to admit that I was stunned when I saw the 2 star review. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 It bugs me that Amazon doesn't seem to have any desire to stop these obviously bogus reviews, and in some ways encourages them. This "odd reviewer" has written over 7800 reviews, going back at least 10 years. That's something like 2 or 3 reviews every day for years. Clearly, he isn't reading them all. But Amazon rewards this with a "top 1000 reviewer" 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 You guys rock. THANKS. s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 It bugs me that Amazon doesn't seem to have any desire to stop these obviously bogus reviews, and in some ways encourages them. This "odd reviewer" has written over 7800 reviews, going back at least 10 years. That's something like 2 or 3 reviews every day for years. Clearly, he isn't reading them all. But Amazon rewards this with a "top 1000 reviewer" Wow, crazy. Is there money in it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Wow, crazy. Is there money in it?? Yes, sort of. They get sent free stuff, which they can try and then sell. And some take paid reviews, though that's against the terms of service. Usually they look for stuff no one else has reviewed yet, so their review is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I haven't read it yet, but I clicked not helpful for his review. Making him 1 in 37 in the helpful category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Oh, I've been wondering what to use the Amazon discount on. Now I know! Ordering tonight. Reading soon and I will post a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 "Let her convince you, and your brain will think you." I thought that was a typo, but I guess it was a pun? Yes. Cheesy, I am. I was a little high on Christmas decorations this morning. :blush: Plus the beginning of my review ( It is never too late to get a Well-Educated Mind) was not really a pun, but was meant to be a play on the words. Like I said, I was squirrelly. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 The trivium as a religion? I think my kids might have believed that at certain points in their education. Did they actually say that the word wasn't in their spell check? Try a dictionary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I've been trying to think of something to buy to use up $17 I have left on a gift card, so I'm glad I came here and read this! You guys never fail at helping me spend my money! :001_wub: I will post a review sometime next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Yes, Master Mistress She Who Must Be Obeyed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 So, I went to amazon to check it out b/c I own and have read the first edition, but I was curious about what the revised edition contains. If anyone wonders, she added a science section, which is great! Anyway, the new edition currently has 4 reviews, all by obviously legit reviewers. The one weirdo one seems to have been taken down? It's not there any longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I think the whackadoodle review was removed. I am not legit as a reviewer of the new edition as I am past the homeschooling years. But I was prepared to go out and take on the Mad Religion of the Trivium bozo. It's a good thing he saved me the trouble. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ha! The weirdo review is down. I wonder how much impact the 12 gazillion "not helpful" votes had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I think the whackadoodle review was removed. I am not legit as a reviewer of the new edition as I am past the homeschooling years. But I was prepared to go out and take on the Mad Religion of the Trivium bozo. It's a good thing he saved me the trouble. LOL. But this is The Well Educated Mind, not TWTM. It isn't 'just' for homeschoolers. It would certainly inform my choices if I were homeschooling high school, but I use the book for myself these days. It's "the guide for the classical education you never had." So, if you have read it, you are absolutely a legit reviewer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the reminder! I've been wanting to read this book! Edited December 1, 2015 by happi duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Bow before the power of the Hive! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Happy to help. TWEM has been a great resource for us. Thanks for writing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Oh, I should have used the Amazon HOLIDAY30 deal on this! Will review after I read it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I actually reported the review as from someone who obviously hadn't read the book, and had just skimmed a chapter or two. If a few other people did too, it would be automatically removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 But this is The Well Educated Mind, not TWTM. It isn't 'just' for homeschoolers. It would certainly inform my choices if I were homeschooling high school, but I use the book for myself these days. It's "the guide for the classical education you never had." So, if you have read it, you are absolutely a legit reviewer. Well, I HAVE read it! I totally dropped a stitch thought and thought it was TWTM not TWEM. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 And now there are seven reviews! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Just submitted a review. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thank you for the reminder. I just ordered a copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3sapphires Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 ooh, I had no idea that there was a new edition, I had been borrowing the old one from the library. Well, the library does not *have* the new edition, so I *had* to order if for myself, lol. That and the edition of Don Quixote recommended. I can't wait to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I read DH some of this thread and the Hive cracks him up. :) I want this new edition! However, DH hates in when I get myself what I want right before Christmas and ruin all his good gift ideas. He thinks it is some kind of holiday ethical violation. So I'll have to wait. I really need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I read the old one but never posted a review anywhere. I will see if I can look over a copy and post a review in the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thought you would like to know the 2 star review is gone. Huzzah! Good job, y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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