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The Dreamer

An Autobiography

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The Dreamer

By: Cliff Richard
Narrated by: Cliff Richard
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Cliff Richard tells his story, in his own words, in his highly anticipated new autobiography.

Achieving a hit in every decade since the 1950s, Cliff Richard stands alone in pop history. Coming of age in 1950s London, he began his music career at Soho's legendary 2i's Cafe, and now he's approaching his 80th birthday with record sales of over 250 million and counting.

Cliff Richard was a pioneer, forging the way for British rock 'n' roll with his unique sound. The original British teen idol, his incredible story takes us into the studio of TV's first pop show Oh Boy!, through 40 years of Top of the Pops and playing live up and down the country and across the world, with a constant backdrop of screaming fans.

Cliff looks back on his humble upbringing and how he went on to fulfil his wildest dreams by becoming a pop star and even a film star. He talks about finding Christianity, reflects on the ups and downs of life in the public eye and reveals how the false allegations against him changed his life forever.

He's seen era-defining pop stars come and go and he's still making new music, with a new project to be released this year. As a teenage Elvis fan in Cheshunt, this may have seem a distant dream. Here's his story of how he made it all happen.

©2020 Cliff Richard (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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"Before Cliff Richard and The Shadows, there was nothing worth listening to in British music." (John Lennon)

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I loved this book and felt it was especially wonderful that Cliff actually was talking to me, telling me about his life, his journey and faith. As he was the narrator.
I have recently lost my husband and whilst Coronavirus & lockdown in Perth WA hasn’t been as bad as the rest of the world, it was nice to have Cliff’s story to think about.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who like me has been a fan of Cliff Richard all my life!

Wonderful!

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Sir Cliff wrote his memoirs and we get to hear his inner motivations. Great stuff. From his opening heart break his story of being a blessed dreamer reminds me of another dreamer who suffered as a result of the jealousy of others. A unique insight into the British music industry.

Sir Cliff's Cliffnotes

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Don’t think I would have enjoyed this book but it grew on me and I couldn’t stop.

What a life

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Loved it,. completely captivating, amazingly written,. beautifully read & historical correct. Without a doubt I'll be listening again time & time again.
Dreams really do come true ❤️

Best book of 2020 .

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I've been in love with Cliff since I was 3. His voice just mesmerized me then and still does. This book is so candid covering his life from birth in 1940 to 2020. It was also a run-through of my life, remembering what I was doing as albums went to No.1 and tours took place, many of which I went to. Loved this book Cliff, thank you.

Personal time with my Pop idol

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Wow, what an amazing experience. Cliff Richard, you are such a strong person! Thank you
You are golden!

Amazing

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Told with courage, honesty, humility and integrity. I was ignorant of so much of Cliff’s life. This biography was informative, inspiring and uplifting- and at times sad but always filled with hope. I loved it.

A life of integrity

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Have always loved Cliff and absolutely loved this book, very interesting from start to finish xx

loved it x

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Love it! Such a special experience to hear the man himself reading it to me. Quite the story and quite the life! I remember lots of it too. Thanks Cliff for an honest, interesting insight into your ‘dream’. Luv ya

Like a good wine - better with age!

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Rock and roll and being a Christian are not mutually exclusive. Cliff has combined these into a truly inspirational life.

His faith optomism, determination, faith and courage are an inspiration.

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