Starting Behind... Finishing Ahead : A Blueprint for Academic Support for at-Risk College Students

Kathleen Gabriel has done an excellent job of identifying the academic issues and challenges that are unique to at-risk college students (and particularly at-risk college student-athletes) who have struggled for years, but through hard work and tough love they manage to succeed. Her book uses a combination of educational theory mixed with practical suggestions and real life experiences, which makes this a very helpful manual for how to motivate and teach young people to achieve in the classroom. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is committed to helping young people achieve. Steve McDonnell, Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services, Texas A&M UniversityGabriel, Kathleen F. is the author of 'Starting Behind... Finishing Ahead : A Blueprint for Academic Support for at-Risk College Students', published 2005 under ISBN 9780976926207 and ISBN 0976926202.