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The Moon's a Balloon
- Narrated by: David Niven
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Rich in hilarious anecdote, it tells the story of Niven's school and Sandhurst days, his posting to Malta with the Highland Light Infantry, and how he escaped the army for a new life in the States. There he joined New York high society, before crossing the continent, lured by Hollywood. He returned to Britain to serve during the Second World War, but then made Hollywood his home.
A self-confessed name dropper, Niven's encounters range from garden walks with Churchill to finding Greta Garbo swimming naked in his pool.
Critic Reviews
"Forthright, bawdy, and often hilarious, zany and zestful, his anecdotes should keep you entertained for hours." ( Sunday Express)
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- Mark Rookes
- 01-06-2015
Great era in movieland
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.
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- Vicki W
- 03-10-2024
What a life !
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
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- Julia
- 24-09-2015
would prefer unabridged version
too short on detail - lose the richness of David's stories. left me wanting more
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- Michael Collyer
- 11-12-2022
Very abridged
I have read and enjoyed the book but so much is missing in this audio book. Sorry that I wasted a credit on it
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