REVIEW OF- TO SIR,WITH LOVE Those of you who are in your teens - how many of you desist to be told what to do and how to do, what to study and when to study? Teenagers demand to be treated as adults but are seldom dealt that way. This forces them to rebel, often voicing their opinions vehemently. At home or at school, they face the same situation. But what if there comes a teacher who rather than bombarding them with sermons and bookish knowledge, enlightens them not only about their syllabus but also life, and treats them with respect, with equality. To Sir, With Love is one such story. Written by E. R. Braithwaite, the autobiographical novel is set in the East End of London, and portrays the society and culture prevalent in the UK, post-World War II. The book takes us through the life of the author who despite having excellent qualifications is denied job suited for his education because of his black colour (racial discrimination existed deeply in society in thos...
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