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The Moon's a Balloon
- Narrated by: David Niven
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
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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.
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"Forthright, bawdy, and often hilarious, zany and zestful, his anecdotes should keep you entertained for hours." ( Sunday Express)
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- Shona Hay
- 16-06-16
good listen
really enjoyed his story and how he got into films and not too boring also funny and lovely to hear David Nivens voice again.
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- Paul skinner
- 07-11-23
A terrific insight into the glory days of Hollywood
Masterfully read by the great man himself and full of wonderful antidotes, laugh out loud moments with a smidge of sadness to catch you out.
Fully recommend
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- Nana Chris
- 18-03-15
Fabulous, witty and even a bit sad in places
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I read both David Niven's books years ago and so enjoyed them I had no hesitation in buying the audio version, especailly as I could listen to his wonderful voice reading them. I was not disappointed. A real insight into a truly fascinating life described by the man himself. If you like David Niven you will enjoy his audio books. I was really sorry when it ended.
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What does David Niven bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I have read the book and enjoyed it but the author reading his own work made it very special.
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- lancashiresteve
- 07-06-15
Great stories and great performance
That voice, instantly recognisable, Niven tells stories with humour and honesty. A charmer and a chancer, he recounts his early life and wartime exploits. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Deserves to be considered a classic
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- davina
- 21-12-22
A class act
Looking forward to his other book now for more stories. An eloquent story weaver. Great.
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- Bazz
- 14-03-24
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A welcome blast from the past, although it doesn’t seem to be anything like as long as I remember. Perhaps another example of the tendency to shorten content to save money.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-02-20
1930s Charm
There is something charming about this book that I cannot define. Read so eloquently by David Niven I'm glad I listened on Audiobook
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- Victoria Possnett
- 22-09-22
Nostalgic
I wonderful account of David’s childhood and war times followed by stories of acting and his personal life and loves. I thoroughly enjoyed it and only wish it was longer. What a man he was! Fabulous
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- Terry
- 30-06-22
amazing gentleman
loved this book from start to finish. Fascinating man with extraordinary life. Does not dissappoint.
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- Jim Poyser
- 19-03-22
autobiography s dont get any better
what a charming man, beautiful voice, amazing life . a gent who i wish i could have finished off a few bottles with
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