I can’t believe how much my mom and I learned by reading this book. For teens who are beginning to think about their future or for those who don’t see much purpose for schoolwork, it’s a great summary of what should be accomplished during the high school years in order to be well-prepared for college. Because the book has given us all sorts of ideas for topics we didn’t think about studying before, it’s helped us realize the importance of planning ahead and how doing that can save us so much time. We also enjoyed the photos and the friendly way the book is written. We feel like if the Sproger family can homeschool successfully, then other teens who study this way can make their dreams come true too.

For parents new to homeschooling, this book is full of ideas, examples, and helpful advice. Since homeschooling is about having choices, we like that the author highlights how her family made their decisions and sorted through their options every year. She breaks down the information into a step-by-step process that doesn’t seem overwhelming. She even shows readers how elective courses for high school credit can be built around family interests. My mom said this book helped her visualize what a long-range homeschooling plan could look like, and it’s the perfect size to tuck into an 8 1/2x11” calendar/planner so we have one place to check for answers to any questions we might have from time to time. BJ’s Homeschool blog is even more informative. Right away, my mom noticed if she had a question about any topic in the book, the blog often had extra articles and advice about it to read. I would recommend this book to any homeschool student and parent.