Every year in America,1.3 million students drop out of high school , at a pace of 3 500 per day. Most dropouts feel that what they are taught in school is irrelevant to their lives.The bottom line is that, contrary to popular belief, school does not prepare for life. It is every individual's role to make sure they fill in the gaps and rise to the challenges that await them. That is why Jamila Diallo wrote ''You don't learn that in school'',available at Smashwords. Readers will be able to learn those crucial skills : - how to manage the mind - how to appreciate life more - how to raise their self esteem - how to be successful.