Janet Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Moab is my Washpot by Stephen Fry The �Blurb� Stephen Fry is one of the great originals... This autobiography of his first twenty years is a pleasure to read, mixing outrageous acts with sensible opinions in bewildering confusion... That so much outward charm, self-awareness and intellect should exist alongside behaviour that threatened to ruin the lives of innocent victims, noble parents and Fry himself, gives the book a tragic grandeur and lifts it to classic status The Financial Times I�ve always had a soft spot for Stephen Fry - as an only child, I�ve always wanted an older brother and I think he�d fit the bill perfectly! This autobiography charts the first 18 years of his life although only scant details of his life until he started school. It�s candid and frank and he�s open about his struggles with his sexuality, his expulsion from public school and his slide into crime. Luckily for Fry, he comes from an exceptionally loving and supportive family and clearly still feels remorse for what he put them through. Fortunately, thanks to his own determination and the support of his family, he came through these experiences and went on to become the man we know today He�s a remarkably clever man and yet the book never feels preachy. I read on a forum about him yesterday that he�s due to publish further memoirs in 2010 - so that�s one to look forward to. The paperback is 436 pages long and is published by Arrow Books. The ISBN number is 978-0099457046. 9/10 (Read October 2008) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 This is one of my favourite books I love Stephen Fry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I have this on my wishlist I think Stephen Fry is brilliant. A great presenter, a very smart man and a fantastic impressionist too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Im now reading 'The Liar' by the great Mr. Fry which is also so-far brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Will look out for this one. I'm a big fan of Stephen Fry too, he is a great actor, brilliant in Jeeves and Wooster. Didn't realise he had bipolar disorder until I saw him doing a documentary on mental illnesses. He interestingly observed that he wouldn't wish not to be bipolar, as in his manic periods he was most creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 He interestingly observed that he wouldn't wish not to be bipolar, as in his manic periods he was most creative. I thought that was intereasting too! I also didn't realise he had bipolar until I saw that documentary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have this on my wishlist I think Stephen Fry is brilliant. A great presenter, a very smart man and a fantastic impressionist too! I got it for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hurrah! You'll love it, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 This must be one of the best if not the best autobiography out there. Astonishingly frank and honest .. makes you want to throw nearly everyone else's biog into a skip. I can't wait to read the sequel which I've heard he is writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetiiPie85 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I really want to read Stephen Fry's books. I think the man is a genius. I recently found one of his books - Making History - in my local charity shop which is sitting at home in my TBR pile. Has anyone read this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notbryan.ryan Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Anyone notice lots of similarities between "The Liar" and "Moab Is My Washpot"? Both great books, definately one of the best autobiographies I've read for a long time. I like how frank he is about his childhood indiscretions. A refreshingly sincere writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm sure I read somewhere that The Liar is based on his experiences. I'd like to read that one day. I can't wait for the sequel to MOAB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm sure I read somewhere that The Liar is based on his experiences. I'd like to read that one day. I can't wait for the sequel to MOAB. I saw The Liar in a charity shop today, I regret not buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy91 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Oohh I liked Moab, I liked The Liar too, and I read that one first, then I read Moab. I think they both should be read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Just finished this yesterday unfortunatley, i wanted it to go on and on. Glad to hear he is writing another installment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 I read on a forum about him yesterday that he is due to publish further memoirs in 2010 - so that's one to look forward to. I can't wait to read the sequel which I've heard he is writing. I've just had notification from Amazon that part 2 is being released in hardback on 13 September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I've just had notification from Amazon that part 2 is being released in hardback on 13 September! I'll look forward to reading that I hadn't realised part 2 was coming out, thanks Janet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I am a huge fan of Stephen Fry, and, having watched his Christmas Cracker the other day, have become increasingly interested in his story. Good to hear his memoirs are well written enough to more than justify that curiosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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