Shells to Satoshi
The Story of Money & The Rise of Bitcoin
The story of money from ancient barter to Bitcoin, and a practical guide to using it.
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Ownschooling
Bitcoin, Sovereignty, & Education
Blending memoir, historical insight, and practical wisdom for those seeking a sovereign life.
About the book
Parents as the architects of learning
Discover a transformative approach to education and family life in Ownschooling: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, and Education.
Ownschooling introduces a powerful new concept: the idea that parents can, and should, become the principal architects of their children's learning journeys. Drawing from her own experiences, Deanna charts her evolution from a skeptic of homeschooling to an advocate for educational self-determination. Along the way, she recognizes that sovereignty in education demands more than choosing where your child learns; it means taking charge of your family's time, values, and financial wisdom.
Through stories, frameworks, and actionable steps, Deanna encourages parents to embrace their authority, invest in their own learning, and cultivate sovereignty both for themselves and their children, demonstrating this through proof of work in both financial and educational pursuits.
A blend of memoir, practical guide, and history
- What Ownschooling Means: A philosophy of active parental involvement where families chart their own educational path, whether through homeschooling, worldschooling, or navigating public and private systems.
- The Role of Money: How financial literacy, including an understanding of money and Bitcoin, empowers parents to make informed choices about their children's education in a world dominated by the fiat currency system.
- Decision-Making Frameworks: A comprehensive look at the history of both money and education to arm parents with the knowledge needed to make confident, personalized decisions.
- Practical Guidance: Insightful advice for weighing different schooling options, with helpful resources to determine if homeschooling, or another model, is right for your family.
Why Deanna wrote it
From skeptic to advocate
Deanna is a homeschool teacher, a former tenured professor of humanities, and an avid advocate for alternative education, with Master's degrees in History and Anthropology and a Doctorate in Education. Ownschooling brings together her years in the classroom and her belief that educational and financial sovereignty go hand in hand.
Take the next step toward freedom in your family's educational and financial future.
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History of Money for Kids
The History of Money & Bitcoin Children’s Book Series
Picture books for ages 4 to 7. 8 titles available now, more coming soon.
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