I received this book by Apologia, a homeschool industry leader in Science curriculum.  While I have to admit I was a little disappointed that I did not receive a Science product (because I have heard and read that they are spectacular), I had to laugh when I saw this book.  This is by far the easiest product review I have ever done!

When I made the decision a little over a year ago to pull my 3 children out of public school and begin homeschooling, The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell was the first book I purchased.  I know I would have floundered completely without this book.  I have since read dozens of books on homeschooling, but none come close to comparing in value to this one.

I not only read this book from cover to cover in a few days (although that is only because I am OCD – it has 509 pages), but it has also been a guide for me for the past year.  In many ways I have floundered trying to find my place in the HS world, my teaching style, my children’s learning styles, yet this book has offered a continual source of encouragement throughout this process.

Debra delves deeply into so many subjects, such as curriculum choices, organization and planning, how to teach, teens, computers, creative solutions and measuring your success.  She actually explains in the book how to plan an entire school year for your child and offers her own yearly goals as an example.  This was particularly helpful when I had no idea where to start.  Her knowledge of different curriculum choices was also helpful in her Resource Guide.  Need help motivating the reluctant learner?  Chapter 31 is looking a little worn out in my book.  You will read it over and over for encouragement, advice and valuable information that will keep reminding you why your family has set out on this journey in the first place!

You can purchase The Ultimate Guide To Homeschooling for $20.  Have fun!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion only.