• "One of the most important education books of our time."--Bill Evers, former Assistant Secretary for Policy, US Dept. of Education
• "If you don't know Daniel Willingham, you should." --Richard Whitmire, former President of the Education Writers Association
• ". . . should be at the very top of every parent, teacher, and principal’s summer reading list. . ."--Grove City College Center for Vision and Values
  
•  "A rare gem"--It's action time
• "Highly readable research" Inside School Research 
• "Intriguing discussion"--Education Reviews
  
• "Totally readable, very interesting"--Siobhan Curious
• "Fantastic"--Special Ed Philosopher 
• "A dollop of good sense"--National Council on Teacher Quality
• A "best education book" of 08-09--Tandem for Schools
  
• ". . . perfect antidote to the nonsense teachers are told about the mind and the brain. . ."--Scenes from the Battleground
• "Engaging and practical . . ."--Inside the School
• ". . .some great ideas that are simple and straightforward. . ." Ms. Given 
• "I couldn't put it down."--Professor Roberto
• "Recommended for every educator"--Warrior Round Table
• ". . . .interesting, thought-provoking, pragmatic"--Once Upon a Time in Cyberspace" 
• ". . .a must read for teachers. . ."--Why Do You Ask?
• "I really do recommend this book for your library."--Luv 2 Teach High School
• "Highly recommended for anyone in education." The Economist's Thoughts
• " I recommend this important book about how humans think and learn to anyone who is teaching or raising children."--Petticoat Government
• "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince." --Michigan Tech Newsletter
• "One of my favorite books about the brain"--Brains on Purpose.
• "Excellent"--Learning in a Flat World
• ". . .full of practical suggestions to improve teaching, both online and in the classroom."--Training By Video
• ". . . run, don't walk, to your local bookstore. . ." State of Ohio Education blog
• ". . .a great read. . ." Can You Walk on the Rice Paper
• ". . .recommended for libraries of all types. . . " American Association of Law Libraries Blog
• "  . . . does an excellent job of outlining our current understanding of the cognitive aspects of education. . . ." Center for Faculty Excellence, University of North Carolina