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Highways and Byways

Tall Tales and Short Stories from the Long Way Round

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Highways and Byways

By: Jimmy Barnes
Narrated by: Jimmy Barnes
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About this listen

The new book from Jimmy Barnes, the award-winning author of the number-one bestsellers Working Class Boy, Working Class Man and Killing Time

From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, Highways and Byways is a collection of stories taking listeners on an enthralling tour (complete with the odd detour) through the raucous, well-lived life of one of this country's most successful and beloved artists.

Told with Jimmy's signature verve and flair, and richly coloured by his distinctive voice and wit, Highways and Byways sees him sharing a 1970s Texas stage with a dream line-up of US musicians; flirting with disaster in a Hawaiian high-rise; discovering a life-changing cassette tape; unearthing shattering family secrets in Glasgow; encountering charismatic and not-so-endearing superstars, ghosts of the recent and distant past, superfan traffic cops and shady salesmen; and confronting his own mortality—while pondering the more amusing effects of hospital medication.

Charming, personal and poignant, Highways and Byways is a collection that celebrates Jimmy's Scottish heritage, family, friends, music and the adventure of a grand life.

©2024 Jimmy Barnes (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Entertainment & Celebrities
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Loved listening to jimmy and his stories , especially good as told by Jimmy. He has had a colorful life and grown to am amazing person

The authenticity

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I love the way Jimmy tells his stories! I felt sad knowing that there are no more to listen too

Great stories

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Great format, short punchy stories that demand attention. Jimmy's energy comes through in his reading, sometimes makes you feel like you need to breathe for him!

Great listen

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I enjoyed the whole book. Looking forward to listening to more of Jimmy's books. Well written

Jimmy speaks from the heart

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Maybe it could have included more about Jane. Obviously they have travelled the journey together.

The honesty

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if it wasn't jimmy barnes would never been published. this is from a fellow scot and a massive chisel fan.

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As a long-time fan of Jimmy Barnes, both musically and as an author, I eagerly anticipated the release of "Highways and Byways" on Audible. Having thoroughly enjoyed his first two books, "Working Class Boy" and "Working Class Man," which were both fantastic and moving, I had high hopes for this new release. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations.

While "Working Class Boy" and "Working Class Man" were deeply engaging and emotionally resonant, "Highways and Byways" fell flat. The number of interesting and engaging stories in this book could be counted on one hand, with the last chapter being one of the few highlights. Strangely enough, I found myself enjoying the acknowledgements more than some of the stories.

I also purchased "Killing Time" after his first two books and found it somewhat disappointing but still okay in parts. I assumed it was a one-off and decided to give "Highways and Byways" a chance. However, this book was a letdown. As a big fan of Jimmy's work with Cold Chisel and his solo career, it's disheartening to see his writing quality decline.

Disappointing Journey with 'Highways and Byways'

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