[CRussel]

So, a comment on our theme for March, The Book Came First. This theme has had me diving into all sorts of books I either hadn't read at all, or hadn't read in years and years. What fun, and I've discovered all sorts of excellent books as a direct result.

One of the books I discovered was E. R. Braithwaite's To Sir With Love, on which the movie was based. And, for a change, the movie followed the book rather closely, with Sidney Poitier being a perfect fit for the Braithwaite character. I enjoyed the book enough to give it 5 stars on Goodreads, and it's got me wanting to read more by Braithwaite. Next up will be his Paid Servant, about his time after teaching when he worked as a social worker. A fascinating person. Worth a read!

ETA: It's also worth noting that Braithwaite was a diplomat to South Africa during Apartheid. His book about some of those experiences is titled: Honorary White. Title says it all, I suspect, but I'll be reading it when I finish Paid Servant.