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  • The Quizmaster

  • From Life on the Streets to a Global Quizzing Sensation
  • By: Jay Flynn
  • Narrated by: Jay Flynn
  • Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (39 ratings)

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Summary

THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF QUIZZING SENSATION JAY FLYNN: NOW A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER!

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Jay Flynn was down on his luck when the Covid pandemic struck. He had just lost the tenancy of the pub he ran in Lancashire - and with it the loyal community of locals who loved his quirky weekly quiz.

As the world closed down, he sensed the quiz could now be a lifeline both for him and the locals - so he sent them invites to an online version. But he had forgotten to mark the event 'private', and on the night, a disbelieving Jay played quizmaster to half a million teams, from Kenya to Canada, New Zealand to the Ukraine. This was to be the start of a global online quiz sensation, earning more than £1 million for charity and Jay an MBE, as well as his own slot on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

It was all the more incredible because, as a lost and troubled young man, Jay had spent two years homeless, sleeping on a bench on the Embankment in London, almost taking his own life. Rescued by a homeless charity, he'd learnt how a simple community can save lives. It proved a priceless lesson.

Now, in his inspiring memoir, Jay shows how, sometimes, you can find the answers you're seeking in the most unexpected places.

©2024 Jay Flynn (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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Enlightening

Love the book a real insight in to being homeless and the many reasons why.

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The story was told brilliantly - honest, modest, reflective and captivating! What an inspirational person who we could all learn so much from.

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I found the story captivating and could not put it down, started it yesterday afternoon and finished it today. As it was said a couple of times in the book "There but for the grace of ..."

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Great book, honest and vulnerable. Love that Jay reads it.

Great book, Jay was honest and helped me understand a tiny bit more into homelessness. Amazing how he turned his life around. Would definitely recommend

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Heartwarming and honest

Incredibly honest and well thought out
Loved the way it flitted back and forth in time to give insight to how his life was & how he came through it. Leading to what he has now and everyone who helped him and how he made a difference to so many people. He comes across as a very likeable and humble person.
Totally uplifting

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honesty

loved whole story. thought provoking and hopefully makes people see homelessness in a totally different light. It could be you or I

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Jay's honesty and compassion I have listened to him on Zoe Balls breakfast show from day one..xx

I loved it all even the bits that made me cry ..He has given hope to some many people. a wonderful human being x

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the honesty.

to hear how someone survived under such adversely. and came out the other end smiling.

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Outstanding

What a fantastic life story. You did yourself and your family proud. I only hope that someone will read/listen to this and see that they can have a life. Keep it up.

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The amazing courage and kindness to others

I heard about your book on Zoe balls show I brought it and have been listening on audio all the way to Cape Verde and just finished it sat by the pool , it was amazing, humbling and the courage shown was incredible I wish you every happiness in whatever you do next . Enjoy your family they grow up to quickly. Thank you

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