Forgotten Voice: A Biography of Leta Stetter Hollingworth

Contemporary Psychology, APA Review of Books, December, 2004
"extremely well written and admirably depicts its subject in the context of her times and background."

The Midwest Book Review, KNLS Bookwatch, January 1, 2003
"Highly recommended...provides a truly fascinating and informative study into the life and work of an extraordinary, trailblazing woman."

Feedback, South Carolina Psychological Association
"This is a book well worth reading"

CAG Communicator, Spring, 2003
"Reading this beautifully yet factually orchestrated book will tell this story in novel-like details"`

Gifted Education News-Page
"Ann G. Klein has written a beautiful and informative book."

Duke Gifted Letter
"recommended reading for anyone interested in the history of gifted education."

Choice Magazine, June, 2003
"Any library with even a small collection on giftedness should include this book...essential"

South Carolina Psychological Association,
"a rare treat to find a biography of one of the early important contributors to the area of psychology."

Psychology of Women Magazine, December, 2003
"Klein has both written an engaging biography and contributed significantly to scholarship on the history of women in psychology."

The Maryland Psychologist- January/February 2004
"Dr. Klein's book is a rich story that strongly holds the reader's interest."

Book Description
The mother of gifted education has been forgotten, even though her words of 100 years ago are still as relevant today as they were back then. Born in rural Nebraska in 1886, Leta Stetter Hollingworth (1886-1939) rose above a traumatic childhood and prejudice to become an influential psychologist, feminist, educator, author, and advocate for gifted children. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Nebraska, she helped form the Heterodoxy Club in New York City, joined the faculty at Columbia University, founded the Speyer School for the Gifted, and published numerous articles and books that provide insights into the education and special needs of gifted children and adults. -Early education of gifted students -Feminist and other social causes -New sources, including interviews -Previously unpublished photos -Needs of profoundly gifted children

About the Author
Dr. Klein is professor Emerita from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She first became intrigued with Leta Hollingworth after reading about her in Roeper Review, which dedicated the March 1990 issue to Hollingworth's life. Raised in Newark, NJ, she currently resides in Eau Claire, WI, and Elk Rapids, MI.


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