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My Turn

By: Norman Wisdom
Narrated by: Norman Wisdom
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Summary

Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother and ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies, and triumphs that gave him his inspiration.

From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin, the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.

©2002 Norman Wisdom (P)2003 Random House Audiobooks
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Great story

Funny one minute, incredibly sad another. Great story and loved that it was narrated by Norman himself

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Funny, touching and so, so interesting.

The history behind the comic genius, told by the great man himself. He reads his biography in a touching and sincere way, telling the harsh and happy parts of his life with equal enthusiasm. You would never know that a man who smiles so much, could have suffered in the ways he did. Refreshingly though, Norman doesn’t dwell on these memories, by uses them to remind himself what a ‘lucky little devil’ he is.
This book is like listening to your favourite Granddad tell you his most interesting stories. I full recommend to anyone and everyone.

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Brilliant

loved it, heart warming, lovely listening, made laugh, smile and cry. how can you not like Norman Wisdom, what a true gentleman.

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It was wonderful hearing from the man himself

heart warming funny and tearful, a must for any fan, beautifully written, great story

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If you could sum up My Turn in three words, what would they be?

sweet memories re,lived

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Turn?

remembering about my first ever visit to a Ice show staring Norman Wisdom I was 7 years old at the time, then hearing him talk about it was wonderful,

Which character – as performed by Norman Wisdom – was your favourite?

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Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes its sadness at times in his life

Any additional comments?

I have read this book before quite a while back , but I really enjoyed listening to Norman talk about his life himself, he's got such a endearing voice,

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Narateted by Norman Wisdom himself.

Such a loverly genuine person. A very honest man who had one passion in life to make people laugh. No one is perfect but he comes close.

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Heart Warming. You will cry

What a full lived life. You just love him more when you hear all his escapades. The Wetherspoons in Deal is named after him. From poverty to the Palladium. He took everything on the chin sometimes literally. A remarkable man and thank you Sir Norman for narrating it yourself. Listened in one sitting.

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Bless Norman

What a gracious beautiful man. I have listened to this 3 times now, it is brilliant. He was a wonderful man and leaves a wonderful legacy.

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Charming- old school quality gent

Simply a wonderful listen- what a life - you can hear the passion in Sir Normans voice. Loved this every single word

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Wonderful

I found it so warming and inspiring listening to this comedic legend talk about his life and early childhood. Having been a NW fan for years I was excited to give this book a go, but I'd recommend it to anyone, NW fan or not.

Funny, sad and awe inspiring. A round of applause for a true legend and wonderful human being.

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