- "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
