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  • By: Stephen Fry
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  • Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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Moab Is My Washpot

By: Stephen Fry
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Summary

Brought to you by Penguin. 

The original best-selling autobiography by comedian, novelist and national treasure Stephen Fry.

Few people serve time in prison before studying at Cambridge. You might be surprised to know that Stephen Fry is one of them.

Moab is My Washpot, the remarkable story of Stephen Fry's tumultuous early life, is by turns funny, shocking, tender, delicious, sad, lyrical, bruisingly frank and addictively listenable.

It's the story of a boy sent to a boarding school 200 miles from home at the age of seven, who survives beatings, misery, love, ecstasy, carnal violation, expulsion, imprisonment, criminal conviction, probation and catastrophe to emerge, at 18, ready to try and face the world in which he had always felt a stranger.

Fry writes with the wit and warmth which have become his hallmark, but with shocking candour too. For anyone seeking to understand one of Britain's greatest cultural treasures, this book is utterly essential reading.

©1997 Stephen Fry (P)1997 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

"Stephen Fry is one of the great originals. This autobiography of his first twenty years is a pleasure to read, mixing outrageous acts with sensible opinions in bewildering confusion. That so much outward charm, self-awareness and intellect should exist alongside behaviour that threatened to ruin the lives of innocent victims, noble parents and Fry himself, gives the book a tragic grandeur and lifts it to classic status." (Financial Times)

"He writes superbly about his family, about his homosexuality, about the agonies of childhood - some of his bursts of smile take the breath away - his most satisfying and appealing book so far." (Observer)

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An Honest Account

If you like Stephen Fry (and who doesn't) you'll like this auto-biographical account of Stephen's early years. It's an honest tale of childhood and teenage memories and Stephen talks openly about his upbringing and misconducts in a way that you don't expect to hear from such a public figure. And you can't help but respect him the more for it.
I looked forward to my commute each day simply to hear the next instalment of this clearly narrated book.

This book is also a tale of how, with enough determination, it is possible to turn your life around.

Highly Recommended.

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I want to hug Stephen Fry

Would you consider the audio edition of Moab Is My Washpot to be better than the print version?

I enjoy audio versions, especially those read by the author as you can feel the real emotion behind the words. It's always easier to listen to someone than to read and interpret for yourself how they feel.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Moab Is My Washpot?

The intensity of feeling for 'Mateo'

Which character – as performed by Stephen Fry – was your favourite?

Stephen Fry

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, though my busy life would not allow this so it became my bedtime and overnight stay in hospital listen.

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book despite it being a little angry and dark in places. I have a new found love of Stephen Fry.

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Wonderful.

I can think of nothing better than listening to this author narrating a book about the events and perils of his early life. Frank, sometimes toe curling, often laugh out loud funny but never dull. Every fan of audiobooks should own this.

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Essential Reading

This has to be one of the best audiobooks ever published. The autobiography details the early life of a confused, and later, delinquent young man. It is painfully honest, and read by the author, is both incredibly powerful and amusing. This should be on everyone's listening list - it's what the audiobook was invented for!

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A gripping account of Fry's Adolescence

This is one of those books that just has to be read by the author to do it justice. Fry reads this book passionately and emotionally, naturally using the English language to it's best extent. Fry cuts through each sentence in a beautifully poetic way!

This is a incredibly honest and frank account of Fry's school days. Most memorable parts are his hatred of games (particularly swimming), his ongoing battles over his love of music, his first crush (which consumed him every second of the day), and his petty crimes which culminated in a Jail sentence.

A word of warning, Stephen's very fragrant use of words and detailed descriptions of his sexual emotions may offend!

I couldn't stop listening to this book and wish it wasn't all over!

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thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend

so bravely honest and unknowingly inspiring. enjoyable to share in Stephens life and hear it told from the horses mouth.

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A good memoir

Interesting insight into Fry's early years, from childhood up to his acceptance into Cambridge. Amusing at times, but also prone to getting bogged down at certain points that don't seem particularly noteworthy or life-altering. Excellent delivery/performance, of course.

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Wonderfully and happily disappointing

To know that such s great brain can, like us all, be fuelled by life's devilish temptations heartens one!

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Yet again, brilliant!

For some reason I have read the collection of Mr Fry's autobio's back words, none the less have found every one a brilliant read

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Awesome Stephen, I loved your Washpot

This had me riveted during a long car journey. Truly a delight on the senses it left me fully satisfied.

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