- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Century; 5th Edition edition (5 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0712623930
- ISBN-13: 978-0712623933
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 206,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies and triumphs that gave him his inspiration. From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin - the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.
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A memoir of Britain’s best-loved and most successful film comedian since Charlie Chaplin.
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I do not reed a great number of books but after seeing Norman live on stage a couple of times (even at 87 he can still captivate an audience), I received this book for Christmas.
I read the book from beginning to end over a couple of days, which is unheard of for me.
His memory for his early years is amazing, his childhood experiences seem almost unbelievable, but what comes through most is his self belief which as becomes obvious drives him on through some truly awful events in his life which would have made may of us give up.
Once through his early years it is self confidence which drived him on to the levels that he reached in show business, the celebrities that he has met and got the respect of read like a who's who of the industry.
I can thoroughly recommend this as book to read, and hopefully you will enjoy reading it as much as I did...
40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this audiobook as an early Christmas present from my wife as she knew i was a big fan of Norman Wisdom films, I was shocked and had no idea of the hardship this man went through but still came through with a smile on his face, dont get me wrong its not a gloomy book far from it you will laugh, cry and be satisfied you picked it up. I have this image in my mind when i think of Sir Norm the image of the shrunken suit but read the book to be pleasantly suprised on some of the things he has done and people he has met.......Thankyou Sir Norman for your book my favourite by far.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Once I started reading I could'nt put this book down, it is so addictive. Norman lays his life bare to us all, good and bad. From the slums of London to the heat of India, and finally to the warmth of our hearts. Norman Wisdom is a Genius, his work has been creative and inspiring. From his films and theater parts, I never knew he grew up with such hardships, this man deserves a pat on the back and a big hug from us all. Thank you Norman
Most Recent Customer Reviews
my turn norman wisdom
i like to read autobiographies and i must say this is one of the best i`v read
you can almost see norman in your minds eye as you read this facinating book would
recomend... Read more
you can almost see norman in your minds eye as you read this facinating book would
recomend... Read more
Published 2 days ago by mickd
amazing book
Amazing book very sad very moving & also very funny.
My dad adored this man but he also is no longer with us unfortunately.
My dad adored this man but he also is no longer with us unfortunately.
Published 11 days ago by Tracey
Norman Wisdom the man
What a fantastic wonderful man. I cried and laughed throughout the book. Norman Wisdom was so gentle and unassuming I can quite see why he was loved by the people of Albania. Read more
Published 3 months ago by cleversox
Norman Wisdom Memoires
What a book! What a man! The things Norman endured throughout his childhood, his experiences as he grew up and beyond.
This is a great insight to this gents life. Read more
This is a great insight to this gents life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Woo
norman wisdom my turn
excellent story telling, took me three days to read it. found out a lot i didnt know about norman wisdom.
Published 4 months ago by sahara
Inspiring
Norman Wisdom was not just an amazing comic actor, he was so much more. This book is a must read about an inspiration human being who took the worst start in life and through hard... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. N. Edwards
His voice in print
As a child I loved watching Norman Wisdom's films on the television, especially "The Early Bird" and "Trouble In Store", and would be incapacitated by laughter as a result of his... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Peter Lee
O.K
This book is o.k but not great, have had it some time and am only half way thru, as it doesn't grip me. Saw a programme on t.v. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Orchard Kitty
norman wisdom
The book was brill right from the start ,the guy was so funny even at an early
age and with such a hard life still kept his sence of humour . Read more
age and with such a hard life still kept his sence of humour . Read more
Published 11 months ago by geo
A touching account
A nice account of how one the UKs funniest men started out in life , all his trials and tribulations along the way. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Louise from Swindon
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