I am a fan of Brian Blessed. When I found out he had written an autobiography, I was of course a little curious. However, I thought it was such a shame to read without hearing Brian's amazing, booming voice. Then I thought, just in case, I should check audible real quick. How great would it be if he'd actual narrated it?!? To my joy and amazement, I found the book, and with him as the narrator!
Now anyone who is familiar with Brian Blessed will know that his voice is a true treasure. He comes from that great class of Shakespearean actors, in the same vein as Patrick Stewart interestingly, they actually went to the same drama school. The style, the power, the emotion It truly is remarkable. I believe I would even listen to Brian narrate the phone book; he's just that good.
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Now I will acknowledge, some people may find a few parts of the book a little slow. Brian goes into some detail through his life, including shows and experiences that are not going to be familiar to most modern readers or listeners. Personally, I still enjoyed them and I found his anecdotes thoroughly entertaining to listen to. I've listen to this book in its entirety straight through twice, and I've listened to various chapters many more times.
As narrators go, Brian is on another level. I highly recommend you take a chance, and give "uncle Brian" a listen. This book is like sitting in front of the fire with your favorite uncle , listening to him regale you with wonderful and amusing stories of his life. Great audio book, love Mr Blessed fascinating life story. This book is a hodge-podge of tales by the booming hulk of a teddy bear, Brian Blessed. Although I enjoyed the stories and Brian's amazing melodic narration, this book is a collection of stories rather than a comprehensive autobiography.
I feel like the author holds back the more relevant facts that do not evoke interest of mythological proportion. A solid and entertaining book - but leaves me wanting more substance. Brian's voice is so beautiful. I could listen to this daily forever and ever. The book is exceptional. A proper laugh out loud one moment then gets you deep in thought the next.
A true treasure of all that is British. This book was an absolutely a heart warming journey into the life of one of my heroes and idols Brian Blessed. If you could sum up Absolute Pandemonium: The Autobiography in three words, what would they be? Absolute Pandemonium in person. Who was your favorite character and why? Whichever chapter we were on at the moment.
Brian brings wonderful enthusiasm to every story he tells. Why read the book when you can have it shouted at you by the man himself? I suffer from depression frequently but still have to go to work like everybody else - but I kid you not, listening to Brian recanting stories covering everything from handling corpses at 15 to handing Hong Kong back over to China with Prince Charles - well, it pulled me out of a nasty bout of the blues as effectively as having the man himself grab me by the scruff of the neck and drag me onto a bouncy castle whilst growling " Gordon's alive!
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Did you hear me, man? The two hour drive to work was transformed into an unorthodox therapy session. I laughed throughout - but Brians description of revenge on a cruel headteacher by means of a homemade catapult had me choking. Highly recommended - like getting a big, sweary bear hug off the man himself! Brian Blessed delivers an incredible story, his incredible story with honour wit and passion What a brilliant book. Better than anything I've ever heard or read. So interesting and matter of fact. Even the 'misery ' parts aren't so. Be wary that during your every day life while listening you will be smiling and spontaneous laugher may make some people think you a little odd!
For goodness sake, just listen it's superb! I have been toying with the idea of joining audible for a while. I have stated a job that has me driving long distances and after listening to lots of radio, I thought audio books might be a good change.
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Absolute Pandemonium has been a good start, I've always been a fan of Brian and he did not disappoint with stories from his early life in Yorkshire moving on to elements of his later life and relationships with Peter OToole and other famous names. Brian has fabulous anecdotes from his life on stage and screen, some will have you in stitches. What did you like most about Absolute Pandemonium: This is an excellent audiobook made even better by the author Brian Blessed reading it himself and he is gregarious and over the top as ever yet this book is chock full of great anecdotes and wry observations and also some very touching monents too it is also very very funny so beware if driving and also he doesn't hold back on his anglo saxon either above all it is an most excellent tale.
What other book might you compare Absolute Pandemonium: The Autobiography to, and why? The book tells you lots of his early life and career and is very interesting. I liked the passion he brought to each section - his love of pugilism is very enlightening too as is his deep abiding love for his wife that is so very evident throughout Brian has packed a lot into his life and he comes across as a very gracious and grateful person indeed The part where he speaks of his father in Hong Kong is priceless and his interaction with the Japanese prime minister is also most amusing too.
Brian reads this book with so much enthusiasm. Fantastic audio book from start to finish. Brian's Gran because she so needed taking to task. I could listen to Brian read from a corn flake packet so to listen to him telling tales of theatre and the luvvies therein was an absolute joy. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Brians description of his early encounter with Peter O'toole, what an eye opener! If you have never listened to an audiobook before there could be few places better to start.
This is a brilliant book made epic by being read by the legend himself. I've never met the bloke I'm sad to say, but after listening to his life story from his own lips I feel I know what makes the great man tick. Really enjoyable listen and excellent performance from Brian.
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His character shines through. The only person that I could believe could get up to all these escapades. Wonderful stories told by an amazing chap. What does this price mean? This is the price excluding postage a seller has provided at which the same item, or one that is very similar to it, is being offered for sale or has been offered for sale in the recent past.
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Sorry taken so long to feedback but the book was a great read and at the price paid was very good thanks. Skip to main content. Blessed - The Autobiography.
Much has been written about Best, but very little substantiated by the man himself. And then there's the heartbreaking truth about the death of his mother and his struggles with alcohol that forced him to face up to a life without drink. See details and exclusions. See all 11 brand new listings. Nurses and doctors in the NHS are doing wonderful work. The love just grows.
I do get bored with age. I want to go down with all guns firing. When I meet very negative people I steal their minds and make them laugh, but also try to bring stillness and silence to the conversation. I find out what they love and encourage them to follow their dreams. Topics Stage This much I know.