On the occasion of our birthday this year, my birthday buddies Justin Bieber and Lupita Nyong'o and I would like to offer you a list of our favorite books on getting older.*
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*All right, all right — so far, Lupita and Justin and I haven't been able to actually meet, but that's mostly a nationality thing. He's Canadian, she's Mexican-Kenya, and I'm a Michigander. It's hard to coordinate schedules, you know?
De Portola Middle School says
Happy bday, Dave! Thanks for helping me fundamentally shift my goals for my students from Friday to the future, for helping me reflect on my teacher moves, for writing your awesome best seller, and for your wise words couched in humor that make my soul happy. Multiplied blessings to you and your fam! Love from Carmen San Diego
Dave Stuart Jr. says
Carmen San Diego you are a hero in our home 😉
I can’t wait to meet you someday in person Carmen. Preferably when SD is gorgeous (always) and West Michigan is… cold and gray (Jan-Feb). 🙂 Thank you!
Ingrid says
These books are great, but I didn’t see one female author. Hmmm, I know those books are out there.
Robin Rendon says
I am going to order one of the books from a local bookseller. I am doing my best to avoid using Amazon.
Dave Stuart Jr. says
Very cool, Robin!
Caroline says
Dave, thank you for another book list. 🙂 I’m adding a few to my growing list to read “when I have time” (hoping that’s summer 2022). I’m making my way through Francis Su’s “Mathematics for Human Flourishing” and LOVING it. The fact that I’m having to read it slowly probably is allowing me to digest it more thoroughly – it’s shifting how I think about and interact with my students of all levels. Thank you for that recommendation at Christmas.
In other news, I made a stirring apologetic for mathematical thinking and problem solving in two of my classes. Even some of my students seemed moved. 🙂
Dave Stuart Jr. says
Caroline, I am so jealous that I wasn’t there to soak up the goodness right alongside your students!!!
Michele says
This is the perfect post since I just had my 50th birthday! Thank you, Dave!
Jenny says
HaPpY BeLaTeD BiRtHdAy, DAVE!
I will be choosing one of these for my evening reading, soon. I am surely a few years ahead of you, and I wilt when folks inquire about how much longer I will teach. I have more both to give to and to get from this profession.
Celebrate every day and thank you for putting your thoughts out to us, your colleagues.