{"product_id":"enigma-of-kidson-paperback","title":"Enigma Of Kidson Paperback","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"A great read about a great man\" - \u003ci\u003eTaki, The Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Enigma of Kidson\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving, thought-provoking, inspiring and hilarious biography of an inspirational and controversial teacher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMove over Mr Chips!\u003c\/i\u003e Michael Kidson had everything that central casting requires of a legendary schoolmaster: a passion for his subject, a brilliant didactic style, a silly walk, a smelly spaniel, breath-taking rudeness, eccentric mannerisms and catchphrases, a maverick attitude towards authority, and above all, a deep empathy, loyalty and dedication towards his boys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe had an extraordinary influence on his pupils: David Cameron, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Johnnie Boden, Nicky Henderson, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Lupin and Dominic West among them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I didnt expect to be moved to tears by a tribute book to an Etonian schoolmaster. But the story of Michael Kidson (1929-2015) drew me in and moved me deeply''\u003c\/b\u003e - Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Oldie\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique portrait features recollections and vignettes of incidents in the classroom and the tutorial. As Kidson was an inspirational History Beak (master), history is a strong theme throughout the book and through Kidson''s life story we get a vivid social history of the latter part of the twentieth century, where the themes of education, culture, teaching, adolescence, discipline, mentorship, pronunciation, parenting, redemption and old age are all examined.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57316550869374,"sku":"NW9781846892653","price":14.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781846892653.jpg?v=1778719117","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/enigma-of-kidson-paperback","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}