Black Teacher: 'A Hugely Important Memoir' (Bernardine Evaristo)

A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. The rediscovered classic: a trailblazing Guyanese woman's memoir of post-wa r London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo ('full of wit, perceptiveness, humour and compassion') Benjamin Zephaniah: 'A must-read. Her life makes you laugh. Her life makes you cry. Get to know her.' Jacqueline Wilson: 'A superb but shocking memoir . Imaginative, resilient and inspiring.' Steve McQueen: 'Gilroy blazed a path that empowered generations of Black Br itish educators.' David Lammy: 'This empowering tale of courage, resistance, and triumph is a breath of fresh air.' Diana Evans: 'Important, enlightening and very entertaining, full of real-l ife drama . Inspirational.' Paul Mendez: 'Written with a novelist's ear and sense of atmosphere . A v ital and unique testament.' Jeffrey Boakye: 'A landmark. Warm and wise . Life lessons we can all lear n from.' Alex Wheatle: 'A pioneer in many fields and wonderful example for all of us . Essential reading.' Christie Watson: 'A beautiful memoir of one woman's strength and dignity ag ainst the odds.' Denied teaching jobs due to the colour bar. Working in an office amidst the East End's bombsites. Serving as a lady's maid to an Empire-loving aristoc rat. Raising two children in suburbia. Becoming one of the first black head teachers in Britain. In 1952, Beryl Gilroy moved from British Guiana to London. Her new life wasn't what she expected - but her belief in education resulted in a revolutionary career. Black Teacher, her memoir, is a rediscovered class.

Product Info

ISBN: 0571367739

ISBN-13: 9780571367733

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Year: 2021

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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