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Boy in a China Shop

Perfect for fans of THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN and OUR WELSH CHAPEL DREAM

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Boy in a China Shop

By: Keith Brymer Jones
Narrated by: Keith Brymer Jones
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 The inspirational memoir from the star of OUR WELSH CHAPEL DREAM and THE GREAT POTTERY THROWDOWN

Readers LOVE Boy In A China Shop:
'What a brilliant book. Keith is so charming and funny and my goodness what a hard worker. I loved it. Get it and read it - enjoy.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book was enlightening and entertaining, full of laughs and heart. And of course with Keith, there's always going to be tears.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Really inspiring and relatable. A great read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'During downtime on the pottery throwdown Keith made my hair curl with some of his tales - he's a great raconteur and recounts his story in this book as he does in real life - with joy, charm & mischief.' - Sara Cox

Ballet dancer. Front man in an almost famous band. Judge on The Great Pottery Throw Down. How did all that happen?

'By accident mostly. But I always say we make our own luck. What if an art teacher hadn't given me a lump of clay? What if my band had properly taken off? What if I hadn't taken a photograph of a bowl to the buyer at Heals in London? What if she'd hated it? Or hadn't seen it...

Every chapter of my book is based around an object (usually a pot) that's been significant in my life. It's just a trigger to let me go off in a lot of different directions and tell a few stories. A lot of stories. Dyslexia. The art teacher who changed my life. My Mother. My Father. A life-changing job interview with a man who lay under his car throughout. *That* video. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, a quick search of 'Keith Brymer Jones Adele' should do it.)'

The end product? A warming, clever memoir of Keith's pottery life with some very loud music, some pretty good dancing, and a lot of throwing, fettling and firing. Oh ... and a good dose of anxiety.©2022 Keith Brymer Jones Art & Literature Artists, Architects & Photographers Crafts & Hobbies Heartfelt Business Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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Love this book-motivational, interesting, funny and very touching. Have been recommending it to everyone I know!

Brilliantly insightful and inspiring

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I highly recommend this wonderful book, beautifully narrated by Keith. He is such a lovely man, and has led an incredibly interesting life. I enjoyed gaining an insight into his life and work; who inspired him and his passion for pottery. If you like the Pottery Throwdown, you’ll love this book!

Wonderful book!

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So lovely hearing kmKeith in his own words and voice, talk about his life!! This book was an absolute joy!

Absolutely spellbinding

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Loved this audiobook it was so lovely to hear Keith’s story! Sorry it’s finished now but I’ll listen to it again.

Loved it

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KBJ seems almost like mirage. We see his story shimmering in the distance, but when we get there, it disappears. It is, without doubt, a great timeline of events and insights. But somehow, it feels like KBJ is holding back. It felt devoid of emotion! No KBJ, just happenings!

Still, maybe that is what KBJ is?

I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. I remember the 70s, 80s, 90s, and all that. I felt an affinity to his story, so I am pleased to say he captures some of life's ethos at that time

A great insight as to KBJ's life.

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