amazing journey

What a life and Tony's reading it really made it like you were living it wity him.

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Well done, Balders!

The book offers an intimate insight into the life and experiences of a well known and admired person. He knows how to tell a story and it is as if you are sitting with him at the pub as he regales you with his reminiscences. Some of the stories seem a bit far fetched but somehow I had no doubt they were true! Sometimes his ego was a bit more prominent than I thought it would be, as he always seems so humble in interviews, but he probably deserves to boast a bit after all he has achieved. I loved Robinson’s narration of some of the Terry Pratchett books and it seems he is even better when narrating his own.

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A pleasure to to listen to.

Tony Robinson's story is a fascinating one, well written and engaging. He is both descriptive and reflective, painting delightfully honest pictures of key incidents and characters in his eventful life. I learned a lot, not just about his career, his socialism and his growth as a person, but also about politics, British theatre in the 1960s, archeology and why you need to take activated charcoal if you are in a small submarine. His reading is very natural and easy to listen to. An excellent book.

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More than Baldrick

Great book, very interesting and read beautifully. I loved it. Highly recommended as an educated audio read.

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Disillusioned

In the fewest words possible, some things I just didn't want to know.

I was introduced to Tony through his stories about Fat Tulip and Maid Marion. I've seen one or two of his documentaries and of course Time Team, but my appreciation for his narrative powers is always my first expectation from him.

Unfortunately, for all his wonderful experiences, he was also up front about the faults: drugs and cheating on wife and/or girlfriend. Is it too much to ask for a celebrity/idol who is clean and faithful????

I'm afraid I won't be able to forget this and now my expectations will be tarnished: any time I see him come on tv I think what once might have been bated breath I might now sigh in recollection of a lost innocence.

For the autobiography itself, well written although a little all over the place time-wise. Couldn't keep straight what period he was talking about.

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Sex, drugs and theatre (plus some other bits)

This book was written to be heard in Tony's voice, both his own and imitations. An insight into a life many wouldn't know more than a few thungs about, told honestly without holding anything back. A must listen.

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Brilliant book!!!

Loved this book as much as I love this man. I will always remember him from Fat Tulip's Garden and other kids programs but have followed his career due to that and love his body of works. This memoir of his life to date is a brilliant book.

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Great read and wonderfully narrated.

Trouble is, Tony has built such a large body of really funny, insightful and interesting work, it is hard not to drag a grab-bag of exceptional expectations to his autobiography. But once I realised that Sir Tone was going to treat his life more or less seriously (a very tricky proposition) I quickly became absorbed with the book. Tony is generous and exceptionally balanced in his treatment of the people who have shared his life. Nonetheless, his story of his life is fascinating. The story-telling is excellent, interesting and wonderfully narrated. Tony has done a great job of writing about his life in a manner that doesn't appear too self-absorbed - an nearly impossible feat, I would have thought, with an autobiography. He does sell himself hard in a few chapters, and you can hear the salesman's patter coming to the fore. Nonetheless, there is a sense of openness and honesty that pulls, holds and ties everything together. And lets face it, Tony's life is one lived on the path less travelled. And such a life deserves some celebration. I highly recommend this book and especially the audiobook, because Tony's narration is a real strength and bonus and adds an extra dimension to the written word.

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An eventful life, what's next?

Endearing and heartfelt, hung on every word and wish Tony well. Enjoyed his honesty and insights.

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No Cunning Plan

What a wonderful life you’ve led Sir Tony Robinson! It was really interesting to hear how you embarked on your acting career and kept at it even with the many setbacks you encountered. I had no idea you were so involved politically and a little ironic that I finished the book this morning on my way to work and then heard that you had resigned from the Labour Party 3 days ago after 45 years!!! Your close encounters with Altzheimers was particularly moving and I will definitely be looking for the film about your mother’s experiences. I highly recommend this book as an informative, entertaining and brilliantly performed life story.

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