I read this book for a graduate studies class. The critical padagogy Freire gives is excellent and we had deep discussions in class. The reading is challenging because some points are repeated and one wonders whether one is making any headway at times. The ideas re education are basic to understanding current educational trends.

This was one of the hardest reads I have gone through in my young 16 years of life. And at the same time, perhaps the most rewarding. You wanta make change? You wanta be a revolutionary? Great intro to liberating yourself and those who are oppressed around you. DO NOT TRY TO COMPARE TO MARX. Though you can draw similarities, this particular work is just to different. Go read it.