Beginners
The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning. Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
A brief summary of Beginners
All the encouragement and inspiration you need to head out and try a new skill, no matter where you are in life, as well as an in-depth look at how we learn as adults, and even how we unlearn old habits.
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Who should read Beginners
Parents and guardians • senior adults • anyone wanting to learn new skills • people with a lot of different interests • those who don’t mind being labeled a newbie
About the author of Beginners
Tom Vanderbilt is a journalist and best-selling author who has written for several prestigious publications, including Popular Science, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, and The New York Times Magazine. He is a contributing editor of Wired and Artforum and a columnist for Slate magazine. Vanderbilt has also made appearances on radio programs and television shows such as NPR, BBC’s World Service, and the Today Show.
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