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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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- Bev
- 18-03-17
Brutally honest
To say Stephen doesn't sugarcoat is a pretty mild description of his autobiography. I was gripped on what, to be frank I thought would be a book I could take or leave. However I found myself driving home the longer ways just to listen to more. Very honest,sad and funny the wit that I wish I had had at that age, even now really. My admiration has grown for this complicated man which I will continue to read through his other autobiographies. This is definitely a must read.
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- mrs k a wiegmann
- 28-09-19
Loved it
Life's complexities described beautifully. I always enjoy listening to Stephen Fry's voice. Highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-04-22
Honest & hugely entertaining
Fry’s frankness & descriptive talents make this an enjoyable listen. Also a great platform for his following memoirs. Thank you
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- William
- 07-08-23
Fry Amazing
Fascinating listen. Shockingly honest. I feel like I know the great man after that. He’s a credit to English Literature.
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- Helen Gent
- 18-04-24
A lexicological fruit salad rainbow!
Delicious pictorial vocabulary used to colour the authors adventures and revelations; into a descriptive sweetie jar. Love.
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- Russ Coupe
- 14-07-15
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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- Anonymous User
- 17-07-18
Fascinating and honest
I'm glad I got this as an audio book. I think hearing it read by Stephen himself brought it alive with every nuance and tone of voice as he intended.
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- Danny @The_GFP
- 12-02-18
If you love Mr Fry you will love this great book.
A fantastic insight into Stephens early life from his first day's at boarding school up to his release from HMP
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- Mike
- 19-03-18
Rich and filling
A gorgeous mix of wonderful story telling, frank candour and delicious vocabulary. Fry is a natural comic with.a beguiling and gentle way of guiding the listener through a wonderful series.of.memories.
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- Danny Bloomer
- 28-07-19
Great
As alway, fantastic to listen too the dulcet tones of Mr Fry. I enjoyed it so much that I have purchased the Fry Chronicles.
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