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by Jordan F. Hillman (Illustrator), Richard E. Noble (Author), Christopher R. Tompkins (Introduction by)
This is the book boarding schools haven't wanted you to read for the last ten years. It's not sensationalism, just the plain truth about boarding schools, both rich and poor.Every year, thousands of students and parents choose boarding schools for continued education. Unfortunately, while many will have positive experiences, some will fail. Behind the Walls gives you the inside knowledge about the nature of boarding schools that should inform every decision about boarding school. Now in its second edition, Behind the Walls stands in its unique spot- the leading book on boarding schools in the country, from Andover to West Nottingham.
Author Biography
Tim Hillman spent thirty years of his professional life in and around schools- more than anywhere, he lived in boarding schools. A graduate of St. Mark's School, time studied theater at Bates College, and commenced his teaching career at Phillips Academy Andover, where he spent four years leading the theater department. Hillman moved on to Los Angeles, where he headed the theater department at The Buckley School for seven years. Finally, Hillman moved on to St. Andrews-Sewanee in TN, where he spent ten years heading large, small, male, female dorms- indeed every type of boarding you can do.
