“Don't let the actions of a few determine the way you feel about an entire group. Remember, not all German's were Nazis.”
Quote by Erin Gruwell
Work
The Freedom Writers Diary (Movie Tie-in Edition): How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them
The Freedom Writers Diary is a collection of personal narratives from a diverse group of high school students, who, with the help of their teacher, document their experiences and reflections on life, identity, and the challenges they face. The book serves as a testament to the transformative power of writing and the impact it can have on both individual lives and the broader community. more
Author
Erin Gruwell
Erin Gruwell is an American teacher who gained widespread attention for her work at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. She is known for founding the 'Freedom Writers Club', which helped marginalized students express themselves through writing and inspired their potential. Her story was adapted into the film 'The Dead Poets Society'. more
You May Also Like
“Society just doesn't care about young people anymore, even if we are the future.”
Source: The Freedom Writers Diary (Movie Tie-in Edition): How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them
“In the end, you have to choose whether or not to trust someone.”
Source: The World And Other Places
“Like all familiar objects, it had become invisible.”
Source: The Powerbook
Source: Adventures in the Dream Trade
“We are becoming the servants in thought, as in action of the machine we have created to serve us.”
Source: the new industrial state
Source: Red Emma Speaks: An Emma Goldman Reader
“The world will never starve for want of wonders; but only for want of wonder.”