Good Morning, Miss Dove

Stumbled upon this at a library sale. I'm glad I did. Sweet story as former students remember the debt they owe to their teacher when she becomes ill. She seemed like a tough old thing. But those kids really learned from her.

This is much more than the sentimental tale of a dedicated teacher reflecting on her life. It offers a critique of the modern approach to both teaching and nursing, and provides a strong underlying message: be wary of the illusory appeal of new ideas. Continued

Good, but I really prefer the movie in this case. I've watched it dozens of times and it has become one of my top favorites. The movie seems to have a better flow, with the characters more interconnected than the book. With the book version, I never really connected with the main character. I just didn't care as much. While the movie is not significantly different from the book, only 3-4 annectdotes added and the ending version modified, it feels more polished, finished and satisfying. Perhaps much has to do with the fine performances of some outstanding actors in their prime that appear in the film.

An elementary school teacher who is regarded by the kids and all she knows as the terrible Miss Dove is struck ill and taken to the hospital. Memories os past students fill her mind as visitors from her past come to see her.

A good old chestnut!