Baxter Magolda has done some incredible research following college students for over ten years during college and after graduation to see how learning and development occurs. She explains the theory of "self-authorship" well and that to truly be lifelong learners, individuals must be able to "construct knowledge." They can't just take what others tell them or they read about, but must be able to apply their voice and values to understand the world. They must be able to hear multiple perspectives, critique them and make independent judgments. This book, as well as others by this author, should be read by professors, provosts, university presidents and student affairs personnel. People interested in how we learn and reach the highest levels of learning abilities will also find this book interesting.