The Gifted School

Such an incredible story of children whose parents will lie, cheat, bribe, and do whatever it takes to get their child into a special gifted academy. The pressure being pushed onto these children is enough to push them overboard and react in very hostile and attention-seeking manners.

What a perspective into the lengths parents will go, even if it means doing the work and breaking with moral codes. For what...bragging rights? To be the best amongst a group of “friends”.

Social and economic diversities are portrayed well throughout this story and really makes you think on life in today's society. The author did a great job of showcasing all sides of the equation while centering around the core group of families and friends.

Having had a child in the gifted program, I can tell you, unequivocally, that this could all have happened. I laughed at places I probably shouldn't have because it felt real. The only difference is that the gifted schools here start younger, but the parents behave the same way (maybe even worse).
I loved it mostly because I am no longer part of the school system with my children off to university. But this is a white people behaving badly book I'm glad I read.