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The poor boy who made his fortune . . . not just once but twice.
Little Jeff Pearce grew up in a post-war Liverpool slum. His father lived the life of an affluent gentleman whilst his mother was forced to steal bread to feed her starving children. Life was tough and from the moment Jeff could walk he learned to go door to door, begging rags from the rich, which he sold down the markets. Leaving school at the age of fourteen, he embarked on an extraordinary journey, and found himself, before the age of thirty, a millionaire.
Then, after a cruel twist of fate left him penniless, he, his wife and children were forced out of their beautiful home.
With nothing but holes in his pockets, Jeff had no alternative but to go back down the markets and start all over again. Did he still have what it took? Could he really get back everything he had lost?
A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams is the heartwarming true story of a little boy who had nothing but gained everything and proof that, sometimes, rags can be turned into riches . . .
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Jeff Pearce was born in the slums of Liverpool in 1953, and from the moment he could walk he sold second hand clothes on a market stall with his mother. Leaving school at the age of fourteen, unable to read or write, he embarked on an amazing journey that would see him make and lose millions in the 'rag trade' before eventually winning the highest accolade the fashion business had to offer. He is retired and lives on a small farm in Cheshire with his wife Gina and two Argentinean polo ponies, Susie the dog and Daisy the cat. Jeff now spends most of his time committing his memoirs to paper.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received the book on Tuesday, and by Thursday I had finished it- I was hooked! I am not much of a reader, but this book came highly recommended from a friend and so I thought I would give it a go. I am certainly glad I did!
You get to follow Jeffs inspiring and remarkable story from when he was a young boy growing up in impoverished surroundings in 1950s Liverpool, to him working his way to becoming a multi millionaire, with all the trappings. I think that because you know get to know Jeff as a young boy you really get to care about how his life turns out, and that spurns you on to read the next page. Each Chapter is jam packed with anecdotes, some that will make you laugh out loud, and some that will move you. It is so descriptive that you really feel like you are there with him.
It is rags to riches, back to rags, then back to riches story full of twists and turns, that keep you interested and wanting more!
You get to follow Jeffs inspiring and remarkable story from when he was a young boy growing up in impoverished surroundings in 1950s Liverpool, to him working his way to becoming a multi millionaire, with all the trappings. I think that because you know get to know Jeff as a young boy you really get to care about how his life turns out, and that spurns you on to read the next page. Each Chapter is jam packed with anecdotes, some that will make you laugh out loud, and some that will move you. It is so descriptive that you really feel like you are there with him.
It is rags to riches, back to rags, then back to riches story full of twists and turns, that keep you interested and wanting more!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly, this book is simply an unforgettable read, an incredible story of the rise, fall, and meteoric rise again of a straight talking lad from the back streets of Liverpool. It details the trials and tribulations of a guy who,although seriously handicapped with the inability to read or write and born into real poverty, reaches the very top of his profession not once, but twice. Jeff Pearce shows how, with boundless energy, unshakeable self belief, and an unbelievable level of determination, anything is possible. His life story is a breathless journey of extraordinary achievements, phenomenal financial success (and failure), mind boggling experiences, all based on an insatiable desire to succeed. With the unconditional support of the two women in his life, Jeff takes on, and overcomes, challenges mere mortals would fear to tread.
This book tells this amazing story. Don,t miss the opportunity to read it as, in all probability, it will change your life!!!
This book tells this amazing story. Don,t miss the opportunity to read it as, in all probability, it will change your life!!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow! What can I say?! To put it simply, what a great book! I am a 24 year old lad that hasnt read a book in a long, long time indeed, due to losing interest by the time i've finished the book. However this book was completely different in the way I couldnt put it down! I must say it was so interesting to observe Jeff's life from a young boy in a post war liverpool slum and his journey through life to becoming a millionaire losing it all and personaly my favourite bit...getting it back!
This book touches on every aspect of life and personally found it educational, emotional, funny and leaves you with a great sense of passion to succeed!
This book touches on every aspect of life and personally found it educational, emotional, funny and leaves you with a great sense of passion to succeed!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Determination Works
This is an inspiring book where the authors' determination to be a success with the support of an equally determined wife shows we can all achieve. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Harvey
Inspirational
I loved this book. Jeff Pearce is a man without vanity and his amazing achievements cannot fail to inspire anyone who feels the odds are stacked against them. Read more
Published 3 months ago by P Janes
A pocketful of holes and dreams
I purchased this book for my husband, after he saw it advertised in the Lancashire Life magazine.
Once he started reading it he could not put it down. Read more
Once he started reading it he could not put it down. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tammy Woodhouse
chilhood memeories
A wonderful reminisence of childhood through the eyes of the writer. Smiles, tears and laughter together with total honesty.
A truly delightful read.
A truly delightful read.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. M. J. Walle
A FANTASTIC READ,
What a fantastic read this was, I am from the same era 1956, when boutiques where just becomming the high street, I worked for 14 years for Shades, which became Girl, which then... Read more
Published 9 months ago by nellie41
An insperation
I bought `A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams' by Jeff Pearce as I am dyslexic myself, and therefore want to read biographies by other dyslexics, (rather rare, for obvious reasons),... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alexis Hunter
No need to review further
Everything about this book has been said in previous reviews. Great story, well said by a remarkable man. I can't recommend it more.
Published 11 months ago by XTR84
Excellent
I read this on my kindle and was totally enthralled. I had difficulty put it away to sleep at night. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lou
amazing story
An absolutely beautiful book, which showes very strong person who never give up, a big inspiration for those who are broken (you can achieve whatever you want). Read more
Published 11 months ago by yaro17
a pocketful of holes and dreams
Fascinating book beyond the usual rags to riches story.(Some of the standard background, location and cultural details were,naturally,similar). Read more
Published 11 months ago by charlies
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