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Black Teacher
- Narrated by: Debra Michaels
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
This rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo (' I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained')
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.'
Christie Watson: 'A beautiful memoir of one woman's strength and dignity against the odds.'
Steve McQueen: 'Gilroy blazed a path that empowered generations of Black British 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-life drama ... Inspirational.'
Paul Mendez: 'Written with a novelist's ear and sense of atmosphere ... A vital and unique testament.'
Jeffrey Boakye: 'A landmark. Warm and wise ... Life lessons we can all learn from.'
Alex Wheatle: 'A pioneer in many fields and wonderful example for all of us ... Essential reading.'
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 aristocrat. Raising two children in suburbia. Becoming one of the first black headteachers 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 classic: not only a rare insight into the Windrush generation, but a testament to how her dignity, ambition and spirit transcended her era.
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- Natasha Boston
- 08-06-23
An essential read for teachers and parents
A great look back at history of our country thro g g the lense of first hand experience. The dedication, resilience and touch of humour exhibited in the book, sets a great example of how we can triumph over our personal battles, again and again. Excellent read.
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- giraffe81
- 18-01-24
An amazing insight.
Everyone who works in Education should hear this book, it should be a staple on Teacher training courses. Unfortunately so many things I can identify with whilst working in the education system in the last 17 years but it really felt like my story was being told too. It’s sad things have moved on so little but so happy that this book is being told.
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- Faraj Alnasser
- 20-04-22
What a harmony ♥️
Inspiring, educational, eyes, mind opening and heartbreak.
I have learnt so much what meant by being a black person in UK.
Love it
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- Gina Rae
- 30-12-23
A great piece of history
This was a lovely book, I enjoyed hearing the different voices and accents of the children and characters. Beryl Gilroy was an inspiration ahead of her time. A part of history, I’m pleased to now be aware of.
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