What is the author's tone in the nonfiction book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character?

Overall, Tough's tone is friendly, educational, and accessible. It's clear that Tough is well educated and that his book is well researched. Although engaging and easy to follow, many passages of the book, particularly those that rely on research, are quite academic and may be alienating for some readers. Through Tough's tone, it's clear that his target audience is teachers, educators, and reformers who will be privy to the lingo.