'DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR: A HEADMASTER'S LIFE, 1966-86'

by John Rae

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 1993

About the author

Dr. John Rae was a British educator, author and novelist. He was headmaster of Taunton School (1966-1970) and then Head Master of Westminster School (1970-1986).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ra...

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Reviews

[Celeste · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up in an unassuming secondhand bookstore in London. It gave me insight into the public vs state school system in Britain, as well as some of the challenges headmasters face. A fair lesson into politics, and whilst I identified with the contradictions/ambiguities Rae admitted about his personality, I still felt the book lacked emotional depth or a more honest account of his failings and motivations. Still, something can be said about people who stand firm under public scrutiny and their honesty in admitting an autocratic character.

[Peter Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

An uncomplicated read about a public school head master in England .Informative and readable.