The Hard Truth is a book written for principals and school administrators who want to implement effective change. The topics of the book candidly discuss the problems people and issues that get in the way of true school reform; and what building level principals can persona... The Hard Truthis a book written for principals and school administrators who want to implement effective change. The topics of the book candidly discuss the problems people and issues that get in the way of true school reform; and what building level principals can personally do attain the best possible outcomes.