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  • The New Autobiography
  • By: Sir Richard Branson
  • Narrated by: Steve West
  • Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (410 ratings)

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Finding My Virginity

By: Sir Richard Branson
Narrated by: Steve West
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Random House presents the unabridged audiobook edition of Finding My Virginity by Sir Richard Branson, read by Steve West. 

Fifty years ago, Sir Richard Branson started his first business. In his new autobiography, Finding My Virginity, the Virgin founder shares his personal, intimate thoughts on five decades as the world's ultimate entrepreneur. 

In Finding My Virginity, Sir Richard Branson shares the secrets that have seen his family business grow from a student magazine into a global brand, his dreams of private citizens flying to space develop from a childhood fantasy to the brink of reality and his focus shift from battling bigger rivals to changing business for good. Following on from where best-selling Losing My Virginity left off at the dawn of the new millennium, Finding My Virginity takes the listener on a roller-coaster ride with the enigmatic entrepreneur. Learn how Branson created 12 different billion-dollar businesses and hundreds more companies across dozens of sectors, going from a houseboat to his own private island. 

But this audiobook goes far beyond the numbers - it is a journey into the heart and mind of Britain's best loved businessman. Join Sir Richard as he juggles working life with raising his children, Holly and Sam; building a marriage with his wife, Joan; and creating a unique company culture. Discover how he created a new life on Necker Island while continuing to grow the Virgin brand into all corners of the world. Get the real story behind adventures and run-ins with everyone from Bill Gates and Kate Moss to Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Go behind the scenes as Sir Richard Branson creates the world's first commercial spaceline, Virgin Galactic, and handles the biggest crisis he has ever faced. Get under the skin of world record attempts on land, sea and air, and see how the original business hippy adapted to becoming a doting 'grand-dude' to his four grandchildren, Eva-Deia, Etta, Artie and Bluey. 

This is the true account of how the Virgin founder reinvented himself and his brand for the 21st century while continuing to push boundaries, break rules and reach for the stars in more ways than one. This is the story of the man behind the beard, the business, the bravado and the brand. Find out how the ultimate entrepreneur did it for the first time - all over again. 

©2017 Richard Branson (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks

Critic Reviews

"A fantastic book...offers valuable guidance and inspiration to anyone looking to become a leader, chase a dream or try something new...and reminds us to embrace original thinking and innovation." (Sheryl Sandberg)

"A terrific read." (Bill Gates)

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Good if you like Richard Branson

I’m a fan of Richard Branson so was looking forward to listening. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn’t him reading it, as it had been previously, but the reader sounded quite like him and I got over it quickly.

Some parts are good, in particular I like some of the business challenges that were touched on. In parts though I found myself a little bored as it seemed a bit more of a vanity project.

Overall worth a listen if you’re a fan.

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Insperational

Another great book from such an Inspirational human! If only there were more influential,successful people in the world like Richard Branson.

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What a guy!!

Thoroughly enjoyed both of Richards books. Can my Aussie wildlife keeper daughter come and work on Necker Island 🙏

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At times inspirational but mostly self aggrandising

I like Richard Brandon’s outlook on life and his adventurous spirit. While there is no doubt he is a wonderful, charitable human being, visionary and entrepreneur par excellence. BUT, his view is centred on someone who has money to be able to teach us (and his own children and family) life’s lessons. Some ‘Mother Teresa’ examples would have rounded the book and bring it in touch with middle class experiences.

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Amazing man

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I did his first book. He is an absolutely amazing person. I can fully recommend you listen to this book it gives you hope.

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inspirational

I love this book, Sir Richard Branson is such an inspiration and amazing person .
This was my first Audio Book and now I am hooked.

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Amazing Guy

Interesting and great in depth info on his businesses and family life. So many adventures and amazing experiences. Really good fun.

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Great biography!!

Very interesting life Sir Richard Branson lives! Love him or dislike this is a great book into the life of a great person, not only his life but that of his family as well. Much appreciated Thankyou!!!

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wonderful insight into his life

It's a long book, but definitely worth the read/listen. Highly recommend it if you a Branson fan.

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stuff it let's do it

loved it. what an inspiring journey. Richard Brandon's tenatious attitude to life is very admirable

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