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This is a page-turning read. I couldn't put it down. While the context is prep school drama, the larger themes are universal: miscommunication between loved ones, emotional or real separation and abandonment, the epiphanies and isolation of those gifted with genius. Fascinating and thought provoking at all levels. --Patrick F. Bassett, former President of the National Association of Independent Schools Steve Davenport, veteran school master and gifted writer, has done it again! The much anticipated sequel to to his widely praised SAVING MISS OLIVER'S has arrived. NO IVORY TOWER stands with other classic school novels such as GOODBYE MR CHIPS and TO SERVE THEM ALL MY DAYS. It is destined to become a modern classic.-- Peter V. Buttenheim, retired teacher and administrator in six independent schools. Throughout the novel, we are treated to rich descriptions and lovely prose. --- George Eckel, Principal Writer, Intuit; former boarding school science teacher and dorm parent. NO IVORY TOWER rings true about an independent school and its people. . More, it is a book about leadership. ---- Davenport writes as the veteran independent school leader he is, seasoned by the vicissitudes of a life serving students and schools.--- Daniel E. White, Founding Headmaster Island Pacific Academy. Hawaii; past President Hawaii Association of Independent Schools. NO IVORY TOWER presents an insiders's look at boarding school life, revealing the complexities faced by students, faculty, administrations and parents. Davenport, himself a former head of school, draws characters that are real and stay with you long after the last page. I eagerly look forward to the next book in the series. ----- Mimi Baer, former Executive Director of the California Association of Independent Schools. Praise for SAVING MISS OLIVER'S, Book One of the MISS OLIVER'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS SAGA: Some are called to serve in school. Some are called to write. Davenport is called to both.----Annie Dillard.

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