"How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character" by Paul Tough

Paul Tough has crafted a book that is a must-read for anyone in education.  Motivated by the birth of his son, Tough researches which skills and traits lead to a child's success in life.  He does this by diving into the scientific research, interviewing the experts and sharing what he has found in an engaging, optimistic and well-thought out educational journey with great evidence for why character trumps any other trait in predicting a successful education and future. Buy the book.