As a teacher who uses oral history creatively in his classes, Glenn Whitman shares his enthusiasm, expertise, and high expectations in this handy manual. Dialogue With the Past offers teachers wise advice and a detailed design for implementing student oral history projects.

Donald A. Ritchie, author of Doing Oral History

Glenn Whitman has provided history educators with a fresh look and approach to making history palpable and real for young people. In the hands of teachers, Dialogue with the Past will, indeed, provide opportunities for teachers and students to do just that, dialogue with the past.

James A. Percoco, author of A Passion for the Past

Dialogue with the Past is a comprehensive and innovative resource for the secondary school educator. Containing an excellent balance of theoretical and practically applied methodologies, the publication provides field-tested oral history strategies that allow an educator to implement mandated curricula while integrating creative, interactive, and thought-provoking instruction. Mr. Whitman's strategically crafted volume is highly recommended for any educator interested in providing a personal dimension to the instruction of history. Dialogue with the Past supports the mission of the Consortium of Oral History Educators: 'Preparing the next generation of oral historians.'

Dr. Barry A. Lanman, director of the Consortium of Oral History Educators

High school students and middle school students not only can learn history but also can do history. Indeed, they often do history better than they learn it. Teachers are ready to get their students into a Dialogue with the Past. Whitman not only persuades that oral history is important, he also shows how to teach students to do it, every step of the way.

James W. Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me and The Confederate and Neo-Confederate Reader

Glenn Whitman provided a comprehensive, thorough, and current overview of the field of learning and teaching oral history. . . . The book has become just what the author intended it to be: 'An all-encompassing resource to aid [teachers] in the integration of oral history programs.'

Noha Newsletter

Dialogue With The Past brings vibrant currency to middle and high school oral history. Whitman's writing is articulate, passionate, and richly detailed. Both novice and experienced oral history educators will find the inclusion of ready-made worksheets, assessment rubrics and connections to standards most valuable. A 'must have' for educators who want to bring the study of history into the present and preserve the stories that illuminate our past.

Laura Wendling, California State University-San Marcos