Evolution of a Teacher

Evolution of a TeacherThis autobiographical memoir chronicles the course of the author's life from critical events that occurred before he was born through the Depression, war, early childhood and high school years into college at UC, Berkeley. From there, the journey continues into professional school, the Navy years in both the US and Japan, graduate school and a subsequent academic career as a university professor. In addition to his revelations as to what constitutes

This autobiographical memoir chronicles the course of the author's life from critical events that occurred before he was born through the Depression, war, early childhood and high school years into college at UC, Berkeley. From there, the journey continues into professional school, the Navy years in both the US and Japan, graduate school and a subsequent academic career as a university professor. In addition to his revelations as to what constitutes true, quality teaching and how to achieve it, the author also stresses how a series of many, almost random or accidental happenstances we encounter in everyday life, end up having such a profound influence on the direction a given life will take. This is a fascinating and deeply personal account with many interesting twists and turns. All the latter involve actual incidents and real people who have played important roles in the way this particular man a teacher, has evolved. For those who are students of life as we all are, this book is a must read.