Battle Rock: A Year in the Life of a One Room School

by William Celis

A colorful look at rural America's rebound--and at the tensions created when urban expatriates meet old-time country values--centered on a Colorado community and its one-room school house. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891620665
• ISBN13: 9781891620669
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Book

"Battle Rock" is a marvelous book that is not only about the history of a one-room school and the life and times of one particular one-room school, but also a marvelous look at a way of life most of us didn't even know existed in the 21st century. Celis brings a sharp reporter's eye and a delightful easy-to-read writing style that makes this one of the best reads of the year. He has taken a very serious subject, has researched it thoroughly, and presents it in a personal, moving work. It is as if Celis is sitting next to you gently telling you what he has seen and heard and why it is important. He is a remarkable story-teller. Don't miss this wonderful reading experience.

Getting to know a little known part of America

A compelling read. The author takes the reader to a part of America that I never knew existed. This isn't like Mayberry, it's the new real west.Celis takes you into the hearts and homes of the residents of Cortez. You really care what happens to the people in this story and get to see all sides of the conflict. A wonderful year-in-the-life look at the rural west and the folks that choose to live there.