What a purely delightful story this is! This little book came out in 1933. James Hilton tells us the heartwarming story of a lovable schoolmaster named Mr. Chips who taught at the Brookfield boarding school for over four decades. The book is fiction, but Mr. Chips is an amalgamation of many public school schoolmasters of his time. He is probably the most loveable character that you're ever going to meet between the covers of a book. I have had this copy for a number of years in my own library, and finally decided that I need to read and re-read some of my own classics. There are a number that I haven't read even once. This book tells the story of a man who has lived a full life and has filled his days with teaching, mentoring, grooming and caring for young school-age boys. To the uninitiated observer, the world appears to have passed him by, but that is not so at all. All the things that Mr, Chips teaches his boys are valuable life-lessons that stand the test of time, right up to the present day. What a delightful book, and a great way to spend a couple of cold winter days. It's nice to get off the merry-go-round of the world's current state of affairs, and slip into a much quieter and simpler age.

The old professor, Mr. Chips. Lovable and respected by staff and students alike. This is an easy read. I liked Mr. Chips. We are taken through his triumphs and tragedies, and we get to see much of his thinking. It made me pause to think about all young men, not just his pupils, who get educated with plans for the future only to die in war. So sad. Another thing I liked about this particular version of the book was the addition of a few short stories about the old professor.

Mr. "Chips" is a very endearing character. Made me think of all my great teachers and hope they're as content with their lives as he was.

I liked Mr Chips.

A lovely, old-fashioned story of a beloved teacher in a boys' school in England. I enjoyed rereading it. The movie was good, too.

This is an amazing book. A long-retired teacher sits back, and reflects on his life as an educator. The memories come flooding, both good and bad, as he reflects on the transient nature of memory. I literally could not put this down, and read it in a night.

A lovely, heartwarming gem from 1934 I am so happy to have found and read, and the very reason I am participating in the 100 Years of Books challenge.

quick read for a short story. not as good as i had hoped. very english.

Charming collection of school tales which have not been diminished by time.

Whilst the beloved original story is quite rightly a classic, the short stories aren't as good.

Nice book for anyone who has ever taught school.

I know the story, but I cried anyway. What is a life well lived(especially for an educator)? This book answers the question. What is bravery? This book has that. This is a timeless story of love, duty and sacrifice. And also expect to cry.