
Terry Pratchett: A Life with Footnotes
The Official Biography
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Narrated by:
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Rob Wilkins
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Rob Wilkins
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
WINNER OF THE BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTION
'PEOPLE THINK THAT STORIES ARE SHAPED BY PEOPLE. IN FACT, IT'S THE OTHER WAY AROUND.'
At the time of his death in 2015, award-winning and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett was working on his finest story yet - his own.
At six years old, Terry was told by his headteacher that he would never amount to anything. He spent the rest of his life proving that teacher wrong. At sixty-six, Terry had lived a life full of achievements: becoming one of the UK's bestselling writers, winning the Carnegie Medal and being awarded a knighthood for services to literature.
Following his untimely death from Alzheimer's disease, the mantle of completing Terry's memoir was passed to Rob Wilkins, his former assistant, friend and now head of the author's literary estate.
Drawing on his own extensive memories, along with those of Terry's family, friends, fans and colleagues, Rob recounts Terry's extraordinary story - from his early childhood to the literary phenomenon that his Discworld series became; and how he met and coped with the challenges that 'The Embuggerance' of Alzheimer's brought with it.
©2022 Rob Wilkins (P)2022 Penguin AudioCritic reviews
"Of all the dead authors in the world, Terry Pratchett is the most alive." (John Lloyd)
"Always readable, illuminating and honest. It made me miss the real Terry." (Neil Gaiman)
Perfect.
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A wonderful tribute
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I’m going to have to read all his books again now.
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The best audiobook ever!
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Stunning
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I laughed. I cried. Literally
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Enough background now to this book. Rob has done a remarkable job of pulling the threads together and narrating this story of a life. Knowing STP from his books it surprised me to learn he didn’t start as an enthusiastic reader as his interests seemed to mirror mine (almost anything and everything).
Learning about his life was a revelation.
Learning of how his dignity was supported towards the end of his life was a blessing.
This book was written with love and respect by someone who started as a fan of the author, who became a personal assistant, and friend.
If I could give more stars I would.
Thank you Rob for this book.
Thank you Sir Terry for the fun, laughs, diving off to read other books (history, folklore) to understand where round world touched the Discworld. You’ve given me hours of reading pleasure.
GNU Sir Terry.
Mind how you go.
Sad, dignified, and humorous
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beautifully written and so personal. brave, honest, funny and sad; and inspiring. Terry Pratchett lived his life with passion and verve and courage. and as long as his books are read he will never die.
tears laughter and inspiration
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Everything I wanted
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Thank you
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