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Barry Hearn: My Life
- Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals
- Narrated by: Barry Hearn
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
The autobiography of the legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn.
'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my life'
A larger-than-life working-class hero, Romford born and bred—always ready with the perfect soundbite—Barry Hearn was famously described as 'roguish but never a rogue'.
Hearn is credited with turning snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He essentially turned a sport in which competitors wear bowties into a massive globally televised event. Away from the table, his promotions empire casts its net over a dozen sports—from professional boxing to darts, fishing to 10-pin bowling—and his career spans four decades. He also previously owned Leyton Orient football club.
Packed with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker, and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, Hearn's book is a joy to listen to from start to finish.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-10-22
exceptional
The most interesting sports book I have ever read. superbly narrated by the charismatic Barry Hearn
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- wiggy uk
- 26-01-23
A good insight into some of the countries top sporting events
As a West Ham fan I’ve always thought of him as a conceited d**k. Having listened to him I was right. But you have to admit he has earned the right to be for what he has done, and for doing it himself. Rich as he now is, he is honest about where he came from, some failures, and generous in crediting those who have made him along the way. It turns out he is one of your own, even if he wears the wrong colours.
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- Daithi OConnor
- 31-12-22
Excellent
I really enjoyed Barry Hearn’s narration , I relived many sporting moments as he creatively described the scenes. Steve Davis, Denis Taylor, Anthony Joshua, the Ally Pally.
I operate from the same playbook, look after your staff and management and always tell the truth , it’s easier. Hopefully I’ll meet Barry someday in the future.
Dáithí
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- Lee Fabry
- 13-01-24
Honest. Passionate. Inspiring!
I loved this book from start to finish. What a life Barry has had and has changed so many lives with his love for sport. Brilliant read!
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- Yusupha Manneh
- 22-09-22
Very insightful
I have always have an interest in the life of Barry and Eddie Herne, this book proves to be worthy of every single penny spent on. The book gave an insightful nature of the man and his life, his bravery, intelligent and most importantly his principles. It is no surprise to see the success he accumulated and how his children turn out to be.
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- dean booty
- 06-09-22
Brilliant book!
What a book!!
Barry Hearn, you are living the most exciting and colourful life! You and your family come across brilliantly!
I read the book on holiday with the wife and kids and I found myself sneaking off to the bar on my own more times than normal to listen! Thank you for writing it … I bloody loved it 😀
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-10-22
Quite Good
Interesting, he just became a bit narcissistic and repetitive after a while, started as a five ended a three
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-02-23
Barry Hearn : My Life
Excellent - Barry is a great story teller and of course made the proper effort recording the Audible book - highly recommended
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- Gemma Nuell
- 27-07-23
Best book I ever heard
What a man. Relentless in his determination to be the best at whatever he did. An inspiration to any entrepreneur at any stage of their career. I felt like retiring at 41 until I read that. No chance now. I’m pumped and ready to go for another 20 years.
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- Geoff Rowley
- 14-08-22
What a life
Fabulous book and so interesting for anyone wanting to make it in business but also in life.
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