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Boy in a China Shop
- Life, Clay and Everything
- Narrated by: Keith Brymer Jones
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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The star presenter and judge of Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down looks back on his life and career - and the passion for ceramics that started it all.
Keith Brymer Jones is the star presenter and judge of Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down, famous for his emotional responses to the heartfelt and personal pieces made by contestants on the show. He is also the ultimate professional craftsman who's done the hard yards to get where he is today, working his way up from being a skivvy in an industrial pottery to running his own hugely successful international ceramics business.
Here, in his first ever memoir, Keith tells the story of his life and inspiring rise to success through the objects and images that have been meaningful to him every step of the way, as he recounts key moments and events as well as the people and places that have shaped him. From his childhood and early devotion to dance to discovering clay at the age of 11, to his tough apprenticeship at Harefield Pottery and struggles to establish his own business, this memoir goes beyond the TV show to offer us a rare insight into Keith's own philosophy and outlook on life.
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- stu
- 26-06-22
Genuinely surprised, in a good way
Very interesting in site in to the life of Keith, really unexpected but inspiring.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-03-24
Keith is just great
His voice and the story are a lovely gentle listen. I particularly liked the chapters about the show, and his reflective social commentary throughout the book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-03-23
what a delightful surprise!
I loved it- I wasn’t sure what to make of KBJ but this books is really wonderful. It helps if you like pottery too but is a fantastic example of a maker and all the processes and evolutions you go through. I keep recommending it to friends. Bravo KBJ! 👏👏
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- Lynn B
- 05-07-23
What an intelligent and thoughtful man
It was so lovely to get to know Keith through his book. Brilliant narrator too. Highly recommended audio book.
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- r a woolner
- 04-07-22
loved the narration
It was great to hear the emotion in Keith's narration that you wouldn't get from reading the book.
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- Jayne Herring
- 28-06-22
Autobiography
Thoroughly enjoyed every minute I spent listening to an epic life story so far
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- MrsTiggywinkle
- 06-09-22
I loved this book! A big emotional Giant
Loved this book narrated by Keith. Hearing about his earlier life and his love for his son etc. I admire his emotional responses on screen and on audible. He is an inspiration for so many young and older people alike. He has universal appeal as the burly giant who cries while shaping astounding beauty out of clay. Thank you Keith for this wonderful insight into your life and love all things in clay
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- Lee
- 30-12-22
Many similar parallels
Very relatable, really good listen.
A nice account of kieths journey to date.
Excellent.
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- Fin de Ville
- 13-02-23
Just beautiful
A lovely book narrated by a lovely chap. So glad I read the Audible version as it brought the book even more alive.
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- Sarah Greene
- 24-01-23
Absolutely spellbinding
So lovely hearing kmKeith in his own words and voice, talk about his life!! This book was an absolute joy!
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