Ayub KhanDin , E R Braithwaite
To Sir, With Love (NHB Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848423701
- author:
- Ayub KhanDin , E R Braithwaite
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 14 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Plays & Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ricky Braithwaite's story is one of triumph over adversity. After graduating from Cambridge with a degree in electronic engineering, he faces rejection and disappointment as a black man in post-war England. Undeterred, he takes a teaching job in an East End school, where he transforms the lives of his students through his determination and compassion. As Ricky navigates the challenges of his new role, he discovers that his students have more in common with him than he initially thought. Through his relationships with them, he learns valuable lessons about self-respect, consideration, and love. This is a poignant and engaging tale of hope and inspiration, set against the backdrop of austere 1940s Britain. A beautifully judged and warmly told story, Ricky Braithwaite's journey is both funny and tough, offering a powerful exploration of the human spirit.
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