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Moab Is My Washpot
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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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.
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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- philgrove
- 27-02-17
stunningly frank
a roller coaster of comedy, emotion and most of all honesty. I've been a fan of Stephens work for many years but had little knowledge of his past. I am now up to date with it, and feel better for knowing.
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- Julie
- 03-08-14
Entertaining read
Autobiography of Stephen Fry's primary and grammar school years. A genuine account of his early years, warts and all. Well written and beautifully narrated by Fry, its just like sitting down and having a chat with him only he poses the questions and also gives the answers!
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- Angie
- 14-10-16
Fabulous
Fantastic as ever! :) a wonderful listen from start to finish! Unable to stop listening to this genius
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- miss S.
- 14-07-16
Lovely insight into Stephen Fry
A wonderful listen, getting to know more about a lovely man. Honest and witty
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- Lasvergnas
- 25-08-18
Amazing narrator ! good story !
Stephen Fry is just the best story teller ! Fun stories about his childhood !
Highly recomend !
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- Joshua
- 20-01-13
A very good listen indeed, love the voice and word
I'm a massive fan of Stephen Fry, from QI through to The Fry Chronicles, so when I realised he'd actually had one previous autobiography, I just had to have a listen, or at the very least a read. I decided to stick it on my free credits, since I don't seem to find the time to use them anyway, and I am eternally grateful that I took this decision.
The book takes a series of twists and turns as we explore the younger years of Fry's life, including everything from prep school through to mentions of his days in Yorkshire. Unbelievably entertaining, and a definite hit with anyone who feels that their own sense of self awareness is holding them back in the professions of acting, broadcasting, music, or any other public display of emotion. A true gem amongst a world of interesting reads, this should definitely not be missed.
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- Ms. D. G. Winer
- 23-05-17
Stunning
Every single second of this, was glorious, the writing, the internation, the vocabulary, and the whole story was mesmerising.
Thank you for this fascinating work Stephen I look forward to the next instalment.
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- Lisa Scott
- 10-01-22
Brilliant autobiography.
absolutely brilliant book.
can't wait to start the next autobiography to find out how he started at Cambridge.
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- Stuartdiane
- 06-02-24
A Brilliant Listen
Sometimes Autobiography…sometimes rambling, but always thoroughly entertaining, read by the man himself & star of this book…Stephen Fry.
A brilliant account of his younger years from boarding school newbie…to prison…and to Cambridge graduate.
Autobiographies are always better narrated by the author themselves as they speak from the heart & have lived the very life they have written about.
Stephen Fry is always a brilliant orator in whatever he does and so brings his book to life here.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-02-22
A little bit of Fry...how wonderful
A wonderful listen to an open honest and fascination young life, and in such detail that i felt i was there with him. i have always loved Stephen as an amazing comedian, actor and presenter. i now love him even more having listened to this book. 🥰🥰
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