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Re-educated

Why it’s never too late to change your life

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Re-educated

By: Lucy Kellaway
Narrated by: Lucy Kellaway
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'I am immersed in a new world that feels a long way from my old one. Though I've not been re-invented, what has happened is just as radical and a lot more interesting: I am being re-educated.'

Lucy Kellaway had a comfortable life. For years she had the same prestigious job, the same husband and the same home. To the casual observer, she was both happy and successful. But one day, Lucy began to realise that the life she had built for herself no longer suited her. Was it too late to start again?

The answer was no - so she proceeded to tear down both marriage and career, and went back to school. Retraining as a teacher, Lucy discovers there is a world of new possibilities awaiting her - and learns that you can teach an old dog new tricks (providing they are willing to un-learn a few old ones along the way).

A witty and moving story of one woman's pursuit of a new life, Re-educated is a celebration of education's power to transform our lives at any age, and an essential companion for anyone facing the joy - and pain - of starting again.

©2021 Lucy Kellaway (P)2021 Penguin Audio Marriage Witty Inspiring

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I had no prior knowledge of Lucy's work or life before buying this volume. I am also a journalist (albeit in my 30s), rethinking my life, and this was a pleasure. The reading was great! I have a lot to think about reeducation.

a lovely surprise

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She reads as well as she writes, which makes it a great audiobook. Not only did I enjoy it and learn more about teaching and about her life, but I found myself wanting to persuade others to read it, or listen to it, especially my 14 year old daughter. I thought she’d understand more about her school life, life on general and her teachers.

Entertaining, enjoyable, informative and thought provoking.

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I was hooked to the story right from the beginning. Lucy narrated the story with such conviction that I felt I was watching a movie in my head. Already bought a few of her books for friends.

Love love love

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Lucy brings the skill of a life in journalism to tell her own story of choosing a set of new paths. We are all witnesses to the thrilling changes she embarks on, and the story is fascinating, funny and moving. She reads very well, and the intimacy and honesty create an exceptional audiobook.

Highly recommended

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I liked how much this gave me to think about. Although I’m thinking about a big change nearly 20 years earlier, the author’s story made me laugh, made me cry a few times, inspired me and certainly I take away it will all be ok in the end. I can do it because I think I can!

There’s a few moments of being annoyed about cruising through the uni, work, property successes. But that says more about me than the story. Great listen and testament to always be learning.

Thoroughly enjoyed

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