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Made in Scotland

My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country

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Made in Scotland

By: Billy Connolly
Narrated by: Gordon Kennedy
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All roads lead back home.

Billy Connolly may be a citizen of the world, but in his heart he's never been far from his homeland. Made in Scotland is Billy's unique and intimate portrait of his native Scotland, a love letter to the places and people that made him.

It's an adventure inspired by a single incident: the moment Billy received his Knighthood and was asked, 'How does it feel to have achieved all this when you came from nothing?' His response was, 'But I did come from something!' So begins an odyssey through the Highlands, the Lowlands and the Barrowlands on a shaggy dog quest to find out what that 'something' was and whether it is still there.

Far from a typical travelogue, Billy’s quest is as much through his memories and experiences as it is through his excursions, with a series of key artefacts prompting reminiscences - a first pressing of a Hank Williams album (the first record he ever owned), Landseer’s Monarch of the Glen, a bottle of air that re-creates the smell of the old Glasgow Docks - each of which inspire moments of reflection, joy, drama and laughter.

Accompanying a major BBC TV series, Made in Scotland is Billy Connolly's insightful, moving and very funny account of the stuff that really matters. Family, love, sex, health, football, fishing, work, art, swearing, banjos, friends, going to the pub. And good tea.

©2018 Billy Connolly (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks
Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Scotland Heartfelt Witty Thought-Provoking

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I thought it would have been Billy reading the book and was originally disappointed to find out he wasn't, after the 1st chapter I soon settled into Gordon Kelly's narration and enjoyed it. The book itself was a nice upbeat look back at Billy's life that made me laugh on numerous occasions.

Enjoyable book

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What can i say this man is a legend and it shows, the book flows well, and although Billy doesnt read the book, you can feel every word is his. The passion in the words and tales are there.
If you are in any way interested in this genius comedian, and unique character you won't be disappointed in this book.
I loved hearing about how Billy grow up and vecame the man he is today, his journey, his teachers, mostly harsh characters and his close friendships. i particularly enjoyed listeding about his time working at the docks, and was also interested to learn about his Parkinson's and the effects of this for him. Such a positive person, Billy i loved your book, and truly hope you please please write another.

A must Twice Listen

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A great listen and a few laughs by someone who has given so much. thanks Billy for sharing.

Grand

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Lovely honest man. I wish him all the best. God 15 words is an awful lot.

Lovely honest man. I wish him all the best.

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You smile, you'll smirk, you may even laugh out loud as I did. A beautiful snapshot of the life and times of the Big Yin.

Joy! 100% joy!

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