Is there a Pigeon in the Room?
9 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by 
earthcaroleanne
from Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Monday, March 6, 2023
earthcaroleanne from Tampere, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland on Monday, March 6, 2023
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Happy BookCrossings!
Thank you for picking up this book. If you’re new to BookCrossing and find this book and this site (www.bookcrossing.com), please make a journal entry to let me know that this book has found a good home with you. You may choose to remain anonymous or to join.
I hope you'll join BookCrossing (doesn't cost anything to join!) and if you do, please consider using me, earthcaroleanne, as your referring member. When you’ve finished reading this book and are ready to send it on its way again, make a journal entry if you are giving or sending this book to a known person, or a release note if you are leaving it “in the wild” again for anyone to catch. Then watch its journey. You’ll be alerted by e mail each time someone makes another journal entry. And it’s confidential (you are known only by your screen name and no one is ever given your e-mail address), free, and spam-free.
Enjoy the site, the book and hopefully the BookCrossing community. If you’re already a BookCrossing member, thank you for picking up this book.
Happy BookCrossings!
Packed with humour, observation and anecdote, this deeply personal book is a distillation of Cameron Wyllie's four-decade career, which culminated in his appointment as Principal of George Heriot's, one of Edinburgh's most prestigious schools. it's a rich tapestry of anecdotes and reflections on everything from drugs and parenting to sex education and school trips. While the intention is to make the reader laugh plenty, Cameron also deals with issues involving discipline, refugees, tragic events, his own status as a gay man and tell us the story of Tes, an Eritrean boy who inspired hundreds of young people with his love of learning. The result is a remarkably honest and insightful memoir, featuring a cast of memorable character, which amuses and moves in equal measure.
Cameron Wyllie comes across as a teacher who genuinely loves young people. He writes in a witty style that often made me laugh out loud and more than once brought a tear to my eye. Especially young Jamie Steele singing at Celtic Connections (link below). He writes with surprising honesty, especially about his private life. He muses on the fact he never had children but as he says at the end, he had thousands and this is full of their life-affirming moments
Jamie Steele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xudsYedOFFE
Jamie Steele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xudsYedOFFE
Journal Entry 4 by earthcaroleanne at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
earthcaroleanne at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Released 1 yr ago (3/15/2023 UTC) at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Sending out in the Convention bookray
Poodlesister (UK, UK/Europe)
Rahar109 (UK, UK/Europe)
yorkshire-lass (UK, UK-int if nec)
greenbadger (UK, anywhere)
Fifna (EU, send to EU, UK, Norway, Switzerland) - on it's way
Shepparm (UK, anywhere)
Eponine38 (USA, prefers US but can do anywhere)
Poodlesister (UK, UK/Europe)
Rahar109 (UK, UK/Europe)
yorkshire-lass (UK, UK-int if nec)
greenbadger (UK, anywhere)
Fifna (EU, send to EU, UK, Norway, Switzerland) - on it's way
Shepparm (UK, anywhere)
Eponine38 (USA, prefers US but can do anywhere)
Journal Entry 5 by Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, March 16, 2023
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, March 16, 2023
This is with me. I’ve got another Convention Bookray book to read and a Favourites Roundabout but I’ll try and get to this ASAP.
Journal Entry 6 by Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
What a lovely man. This was funny, moving, thought-provoking and a pleasure to read. I liked the references to Carbisdale Castle where a friend of mine once lived and worked when it was a Scottish YHA. She made sure when I visited I was booked into the lovely modern warm B&B overlooking the Kyle of Sutherland where the coach drivers all used to stay.
Journal Entry 7 by Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, March 24, 2023
Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, March 24, 2023
Released 1 yr ago (3/25/2023 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Planning to post this tomorrow.
Book is now with me.
I'm still reading another Convention book; will get to this as soon as possible.
I'm still reading another Convention book; will get to this as soon as possible.
A pleasant, amusing book, where almost every child is lovely, clever etc. I would have liked to hear something about the not-so-wonderful ones (there must have been a few) for a little balance.
I think he'll be an interesting speaker.
I think he'll be an interesting speaker.
Safely with me, I will read it next and get it on its way as soon as I can :-)
I really enjoyed reading this, a very amusing book. Some LOL moments and others that left me feeling somewhat sad!
I'm looking forward to hearing him speak at the convention.
I'm looking forward to hearing him speak at the convention.
Hope to be able to post to greenbadger within the next few days :-)
Journal Entry 13 by 
greenbadger
at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Friday, April 21, 2023
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Friday, April 21, 2023
It's arrived, thank you!
Journal Entry 14 by greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 25, 2023
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 25, 2023
This is an autobiography of Cameron Wyllie's life as a teacher, in two prestigious Edinburgh schools. Full of entertaining anecdotes, it's a pleasure to read, and Wyllie's love of teaching and delight in his pupils shines through. I bet he was an amazing and inspirational teacher.
Journal Entry 15 by greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 25, 2023
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Released 1 yr ago (4/25/2023 UTC) at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Posted to Fifna who is next in the ray.
Arrived today, thanks greenbadger. And thank you for the labels!
Very entertaining! He is/was obviously a teacher who loves his job, and is good at it. He will have been an inspiration to so many kids - if you're lucky enough to have had a teacher like him, you'll remember them for the rest of your life.
Looking forward to hearing him speak - thanks for sharing the book!
Looking forward to hearing him speak - thanks for sharing the book!
Released 10 mos ago (6/5/2023 UTC) at Winslow, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom
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Travelling to shepparm.
Journal Entry 19 by Shepparm at Buckingham, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom on Thursday, June 8, 2023
Arrived safely today
Finished on train home from convention. I really enjoyed it. Great humour and great stories.
Finished on train home from convention. I really enjoyed it. Great humour and great stories.
Perfect timing! I just finished a book today and was trying to decide what to read next.
I enjoyed this author so much at the convention; am sure the book will be just as entertaining.
I enjoyed this author so much at the convention; am sure the book will be just as entertaining.
I loved this! So many laughs. Nice to get to know Mr. Wyllie better through his written story.
I've a deadline on reviewing the book (see release notes) so will highly recommend it: the perfect mix of humor and wisdom.
I've a deadline on reviewing the book (see release notes) so will highly recommend it: the perfect mix of humor and wisdom.
Journal Entry 24 by 
eponine38
at Weinhaus Michel in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Friday, September 1, 2023
eponine38 at Weinhaus Michel in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Friday, September 1, 2023
Released 7 mos ago (9/1/2023 UTC) at Weinhaus Michel in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
As I'm last on the ray, I'm bringing this to the meetup with local BookCrossers. If no takers, will likely offer as a RABCK.
Thanks to earthcaroleanne and all previous readers for sharing it!
Edit: Chawoso took it home from the meetup.
Welcome to BookCrossing!
Please make a journal entry so we know this book has found a new home. You don't need to join BookCrossing and you can remain completely anonymous. However, we encourage you to join so that you can follow this book's future travels. (You’ll receive an email anytime someone makes a journal entry). It's fun, free, and confidential. If you decide to join, consider listing eponine38 as referring you.
Take your time reading the book, and after you finish, please make another journal entry to record your thoughts about it. This book is now yours, and you can keep it if you choose, though we would love for you to share it. If you pass it along, please make a release note to let others know where you left it “in the wild”, or a journal entry if you gave/sent it to a known person.
I hope you enjoy the book!
Thanks to earthcaroleanne and all previous readers for sharing it!
Edit: Chawoso took it home from the meetup.
Welcome to BookCrossing!
Please make a journal entry so we know this book has found a new home. You don't need to join BookCrossing and you can remain completely anonymous. However, we encourage you to join so that you can follow this book's future travels. (You’ll receive an email anytime someone makes a journal entry). It's fun, free, and confidential. If you decide to join, consider listing eponine38 as referring you.
Take your time reading the book, and after you finish, please make another journal entry to record your thoughts about it. This book is now yours, and you can keep it if you choose, though we would love for you to share it. If you pass it along, please make a release note to let others know where you left it “in the wild”, or a journal entry if you gave/sent it to a known person.
I hope you enjoy the book!
It's with me, another Convention participant. I remember his entertaining session at the convention. :-)
(book-a-billy)
(book-a-billy)
