Challenging us to recognize our "unfinished" selves, Freire's uplifting message urges citizens, students, parents, and teachers to discover new horizons of hope and possibility for a better world. Connecting the personal with the political, Freire's voice is as profound as it is inspiring, guiding us through the everyday acts of observation and critical thinking that link personal creativity with the prospects of a just and more humane society. One's capacity to dream, to reach, and to engage with a troubles world are the essence of a meaningful and liberating life. The late Paulo Freire was a world renowned educator, writer, and social activist. Among the books translated from Portuguese by Paradigm Publishers are Pedagogy of Indignation (2004), Daring to Dream (2007), and another new book forthcoming in 2012. Freire's early book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, sold more than 1 million copies and was translated to fifty languages. Donaldo Macedo is Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. |