Paulo Freire

“James D. Kirylo’s Paulo Freire: The Man From Recife provides a unique portrait of one of the most influential educationists of the 20th century. This second edition – with its thoughtful revisions to the style, substance, and structure of the text – makes what was already a key work in Freirean scholarship even more accessible and engaging. Kirylo shows, with great insight and clarity, how Freire’s ideas emerged from his personal, pedagogical, and political experiences. I recommend this book very highly for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of Paulo Freire – the intellectual, the teacher, and the man.”PETER ROBERTSUniversity of Canterbury, New ZealandLong version for the front pages
“James D. Kirylo has brilliantly revised his foundational text on Paulo Freire’s life and work. This new edition is panoramic and marvelously readable, expanding our knowledge of the contexts from which Freire emerged to become a leading advocate for social justice in education and society.”IRA SHORCo-author with Paulo Freire, A Pedagogy for LiberationLong version for the front pages
“This latest edition of Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife is a captivating and refreshing take on Paulo Freire’s timeless principles…Kirylo skillfully incorporates issues like neoliberalism, destructive tribalism, and religious sectarian nationalism in dialogue with Freire’s transformative ideas, underscoring the continued relevance of Freire’s thought in addressing today’s challenges. This book is much more than a simple compendium of historical and bibliographical information; it is a call to action, an inspiration for change, and a testament to the power of critical and transformative education.”DÉBORA B. AGRA JUNKER, PhDAssociate Professor of Critical PedagogiesFounder and Director of Cátedra Paulo FreireGarrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryLong version for the Front pages of the book
“This second edition – with its thoughtful revisions to the style, substance, and structure of the text – makes what was already a key work in Freirean scholarship even more accessible and engaging…I recommend this book very highly for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of Paulo Freire – the intellectual, the teacher, and the man.”Short version for the cover
“Reading Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife deeply fascinated me…I am impressed by the admiration, affection and seriousness that Kirylo shows in the characterization of Paulo Freire’s land, his country and hometown.”LUCIMARA CRISTINA DE PAULAState University of Ponta Grossa, Parana, BrazilShort version for the cover
“This new edition is panoramic and marvelously readable, expanding our knowledge of the contexts from which Freire emerged to become a leading advocate for social justice in education and society.”IRA SHORCo-author with Paulo Freire, A Pedagogy for LiberationShort version for the cover
“Reading Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife deeply fascinated me. Each chapter on relevant passages from Paulo Freire’s life and his intellectual and educational work expresses a profound connection between Kirylo and the Brazilian thinker, leading us to a clear understanding of the reasons that has made Freire a reference of universal and timeless repercussion. I am impressed by the admiration, affection and seriousness that Kirylo shows in the characterization of Paulo Freire’s land, his country and hometown. The book’s structure, with short chapters and fluid language, makes it a pleasant and captivating journey, which increases our appetite for tasting each page.LUCIMARA CRISTINA DE PAULAState University of Ponta Grossa, Parana, BrazilLong version for the front pages

JAMES D. KIRYLO is Professor of Education at the University of South Carolina. Among other books, he is author of The Catholic Teacher: Teaching for Social Justice with Faith, Hope, and Love (2023) and The Thoughtful Teacher: Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population (2021), editor for Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed: Contemporary Critical Perspectives (2020), and co-author of Paulo Freire: His Faith, Spirituality, and Theology (2017).

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