Life as I Know It
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Life as I Know It
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Narrated by:
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Pia Miranda
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Michelle Payne
About this listen
In Life as I Know It, Michelle Payne tells her deeply moving story. It will lift your spirits, stir your heart and give you courage.
Michelle was six months old, the youngest of eleven children, when the family was hit with the tragic death of their mother, Mary. Their father, Paddy, a renowned horseman, raised his children alone. As a family, they all took on the daily demands of racehorses and a dairy farm as well as school and work. Family meant everything.
Michelle was put on a horse aged four. At five years old her dream was to win the Melbourne Cup. At 30 she rode into history as the first female jockey to win the cup. Her strapper was her brother, Stevie. So when she declared that anyone who said women couldn't compete with men in the racing industry could get stuffed, the nation stood up and cheered.
It was a moment that inspired everyone who dreams of beating the odds.
©2016 Audible, Inc. (P)2016 Michelle PayneWhat listeners say about Life as I Know It
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- 25-01-2020
Love Michelle and her story
Wonderfully narrated. Will make you fall in love with the Payne family esp Michelle and Stevie.
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- samantha
- 10-10-2016
Great listening!
Really enjoyed this. The narrator was great and i couldn't stop listening!
An inspirational and uplifting audiobook about the 2015 Melbourne Cup heroine, totally recommended to any racing fan, young or old.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-06-2016
Great story.
Great story of a courageous girl and wonderful family. Also very well narrated. Pia Miranda bought the book to life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-03-2020
What strong drive can achieve
Incredible story. The narrator's accent came across as though Michelle was relating it all herself. So Aussie. Gives tremendous insight into the amazing will of some people to achieve their dreams against all odds.
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- judy
- 23-04-2016
Loved it
This was the most enjoyable, true story I have listened to. I could not stop listening to it and listened every opportunity I had. The book isn't too long and gets straight to the facts. I The narrating was so believable and easy to listen to. I just loved it.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-10-2019
Step by step
Working with horses requires love and dedication and self discipline. It requires putting your animals first and working with them to get the best from them. Michelle is that person and this book gives a clear picture of the hard work required to succeed. An amazing book that will help others wanting to follow in her footsteps.
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- Janet
- 14-08-2016
A great read
If you could sum up Life as I Know It in three words, what would they be?
Courageous, inspiring, exciting
What was one of the most memorable moments of Life as I Know It?
Her Melbourne Cup win of course.
What about Pia Miranda’s performance did you like?
She was so believable. I felt like I was hearing Michelle telling the story.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
One of the greatest moments in the history of the Melbourne Cup.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed this book and couldn't stop listening till it was done. Great story of a terrific girl, a terrific horse and a terrific family. A good insight into the racing world.
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- karen
- 24-04-2016
Fantastic !!
Loved the story, a great Australian girl. Definatly worth a read. Such a brilliant end.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-11-2021
First audible book I have listened too
Was a great listen , very interesting and as a horse owner in Victoria was easy too listen too , first audible book done - so far makes my gym sessions a lot easier to get through , and We’ll done to Michelle Stevie and all involved in book
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- Nikkola
- 17-11-2019
Life as I know it ... superb story and presentation
My favourite audible purchase. And my children loved listening to this story of Michelle Payne too.
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