The world we live in is not easy deal with. That we both sense the nature of the problem made for a true meeting of minds even if we didn't solve anything." - Alan Share Alan Share’s book "Death of a Nightingale" is a provocative play within a book. It is like a matryoshka doll. It tells a human story that touches on key issues in education and society. Are we doing enough to improve the life chances of our children? Do we have the right balance between equality and equity?