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Moab Is My Washpot

By: Stephen Fry
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The original best-selling autobiography by comedian, novelist and national treasure Stephen Fry.

Few people serve time in prison before studying at Cambridge. You might be surprised to know that Stephen Fry is one of them.

Moab is My Washpot, the remarkable story of Stephen Fry's tumultuous early life, is by turns funny, shocking, tender, delicious, sad, lyrical, bruisingly frank and addictively listenable.

It's the story of a boy sent to a boarding school 200 miles from home at the age of seven, who survives beatings, misery, love, ecstasy, carnal violation, expulsion, imprisonment, criminal conviction, probation and catastrophe to emerge, at 18, ready to try and face the world in which he had always felt a stranger.

Fry writes with the wit and warmth which have become his hallmark, but with shocking candour too. For anyone seeking to understand one of Britain's greatest cultural treasures, this book is utterly essential reading.

©1997 Stephen Fry (P)1997 Random House Audio Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Funny

Critic Reviews

"Stephen Fry is one of the great originals. This autobiography of his first twenty years is a pleasure to read, mixing outrageous acts with sensible opinions in bewildering confusion. That so much outward charm, self-awareness and intellect should exist alongside behaviour that threatened to ruin the lives of innocent victims, noble parents and Fry himself, gives the book a tragic grandeur and lifts it to classic status." (Financial Times)

"He writes superbly about his family, about his homosexuality, about the agonies of childhood - some of his bursts of smile take the breath away - his most satisfying and appealing book so far." (Observer)
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It was an interesting book. Very different in some places but quite enlightening and humours

Good listen

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loved this tale of life and its challenges, from thé early to thé adult .. this was not sugar coated or was objective yet there is plenty of émotion throughout .. happy listening

truth stranger than fiction - life

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Stephen Fry is a very talented man. not only is he eloquent in his writing, but the delivery is sensational. I am obviously a fan, and therefore thoroughly recommend this book. He has not disappointed.

Another wonderful book by Stephen Fry

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A fascinating and honest account of this interesting mans years growing to manhood a wonderful read. So many words

So many words

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I truly felt the love longing Stephen described. he has such a way with words and a beautiful voice

interesting and heartfelt

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I absolutely loved this. Stephen Fry is a joy to listen to in every way

Wonderful wonderful Fry

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Stephen has written what must have been a very difficult book for him. I admire his honesty and although in his youth he did some unforgivable things , his baring of his young life has only made him go up in my estimation. Great book, thought provoking. Congratulations to Mr Fry for changing his life

An honest account

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Please don't leave this book unread truely an amazing story not what you'd be expecting

Anyone will enjoy this book

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the musical tones of Stephen Frys voice along with his turn off phrase is wonderful.

beautifully told life story.

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An unforgettable and absorbing look into the life of a young Stephen J. Fry. 10/10

Unmissable

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