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The Moon's a Balloon

By: David Niven
Narrated by: David Niven
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David Niven is remembered as one of Britain's best-loved actors. The archetypal English gentleman, he starred in over ninety films. He is equally remembered as the author of this classic autobiography.



In his first volume, he remembers his childhood and school days, his time at Sandhurst and his early army service. He recalls America during the prohibition era and days in Hollywood before the Second World War. Of the war itself, he tells of family life back in Britain and his time on the front line in France and Germany.



THE MOON'S A BALLOON is a wonderful record of a truly remarkable and warm-hearted man, told in his inimitable style.

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This book was about a fine actor whom lived through the same era as my father and as such I related to the live for the day ethos that prevailed during war time. Serendipity played its part in Niven's life and took him on a great journey where life was for living. Tragedy in life also was what made him the gentleman he was.
I am looking forward to part two Bring on the empty horses.

Great era in movieland

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David Niven looked like he might be such a naughty boy that he’d end up a crook ! But he did not! Some was luck some was hard work but he fought on and made it with a wicked sense of humour and a charming manner. Great book

What a life !

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too short on detail - lose the richness of David's stories. left me wanting more

would prefer unabridged version

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I have read and enjoyed the book but so much is missing in this audio book. Sorry that I wasted a credit on it

Very abridged

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It’s abridged and extremely short. Not worth a whole credit, I’d buy the book and read it with my eyes.

Don’t waste your time

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