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The Elephant to Hollywood

By: Sir Michael Caine
Narrated by: Sir Michael Caine
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Publisher's Summary

Sir Michael Caine is loved not just for his many films, but for his warmth, honesty, and humour in describing every aspect of his life from his humble South London beginnings to performing alongside the greatest Hollywood actors of the day. As Sheridan Morley wrote about his first book: 'It has taken two decades to get a man back on (Niven's) Moon, and the man is Michael Caine.'

In this long-awaited, and self-penned, new autobiography, he tells us not only the events of the almost 20 years since his last book – which include his Oscar winning film Cider House Rules, as well as the box-office busting Batman - but also many great eye-opening and entertaining stories from his life and career, shedding light on the real Hollywood and the years he struggled to get there.

With all the charm and wit we know him for, this audiobook is set to become a new classic to rank alongside Niven's Moon's a Balloon.

©2010 Michael Caine (P)2010 Hodder & Stoughton

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Well worth the listen.

Michael Caine's autobiography The Elephant To Hollywood is a pleasure to listen to from start to finish. He is a very engaging narrator. He provides a comprehensive overview of both is personal and professional life. The recollections, stories and memories are equally fascinating, interesting and sometimes quite profound and funny. Michael has a very dry sense of humor, intelligence and wit about his vocal telling of his life's tales. Well worth the listening and financial investment.

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Interesting and wonderful life

If you could sum up The Elephant to Hollywood in three words, what would they be?

Life is funny.

What did you like best about this story?

The genuine warmth and humour of Michael Caine's narration. I imagined it would be like having dinner with him. I have always been a fan and, coming from the East End myself, I could relate to much of what happened in his early life.

Have you listened to any of Michael Caine’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, this is the first, but it won't be the last.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not in one sitting because I really wanted to listen to it, but I looked forward to going back to it and listened every day.

Any additional comments?

A wonderful man, a lovely book and narration.

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amazing life, and so much more enjoyable himself

loved it. gutted when it finished. feel compeeled to watch all of his movies in the order he made them

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He mumbles at the end of his sentences

You are just getting to the point of the story and then he eats his words it so annoying and then you miss the point…. We were having to turn the volume up and down constantly to actually catch what he was saying. Great story from what I could hear and a remarkable life!

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So good

Thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end, narrated with charm and humour. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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Entertaining, philosophical and funny

What a life journey and what a superbly narrated story
Absolutely enjoyable and highly recommended.

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LOVE this book

Fabulous and entertaining book… I did listen to it on a slower setting as Michael reads a bit fas for me … but other thank that .. awesome life story!

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definitely what it's all about

I thoroughly enjoyed Michael's biography, an interesting man with an interesting life. I enjoyed his humility and self deprecating humour.

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Trumpeting all the way! He's King of the Castle

It's such a pleasure just closing your eyes and imagining you're sitting beside Sir Michael

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Absolutely Brilliant!

What a life! Ups, downs, tragedy, loss, success and experience have shaped Michael's grateful, respectful and values. This was a window for me into my sadly passed Parent's lives, the 50's and 60's, Michael served in Korea at the same time as my Father. I have learnt much and laughed many times at Michaels stories, memories and took great heart in Sir Michael Caine's attitude.

There is so much more to Michael Caine than we are aware.

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