What a genuinely classic book! Alex stated the general premise: An old teacher recounts his years as a teacher and the experiences those years brought. Hilton, the author, finds a way to build in the reader fond feelings towards Chips without ever really delving deep into the character himself. Through the various encounters remembered in the book, though, you seem to become intimately familiar with good ole' Mr. Chips and grow quite attached to him.
Being a teacher, I took particular interest in how Chips' approached his classroom throughout different phases in his life. It caused me to take a few introspective looks at myself to determine what types of methods I use for "controlling" my classroom, as well as how my relationships with students and colleagues are built and maintained.
I would, without a doubt, recommend this book - especially to teachers!
Appearance: 4.5/5 It was the appearance that first drew me to this book!
Readability: 4.5/5 The book is broken up into small chapters, each one being another story of Chips'. I do see what the author is trying to portray with the "umphs" in Chips' speech, but it really got old after a while
My Points: 9/10 Again, I would gladly recommend this one! Its a classic!
Total Points: 18/20
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