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Addict
- Narrated by: Stephen Smith
- Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
The most incredible true story ever told. This new, combined book, joining parts one and two, uncovers the unimaginable events that took place in Stephen's life after the first half of his biography, Addict, was published 20 years ago.
Part Two: Stephen found the completed story of those last years too dangerous, and on advice, the manuscript was locked away for five years. Following heart surgery, Stephen, now 75 and accepting his own mortality, decided to tell everything regardless of the consequences.
"If my biography saves one 14-year-old from the same roller-coaster hell ride, it will perhaps make up for the bad things I did and leave a worthwhile legacy! Crime does not pay, and the worst possible addiction can be overcome," says the author.
Part One: Stephen, aged 14, addicted to amphetamine, became the schoolboy apprentice to Gentleman George, the legendary jewel thief. A massive crime at the age of 20 financed 10 years of millionaire-drugged lunacy. Swallowing 100 tablets a day, he lost everything, ending up on the streets and sleeping in shop doorways for five years.
Aged 36, a German student student rescued him. They married and had children. In 1997, living in Munich with the crime and drugs behind him, he was so proud to see Addict (part one) translated into German, Spanish, and Chinese and read by millions across the world.
BBC Television broadcast a documentary on Stephen, and Prince Edward made an offer for the film rights. It looked like a fairy-tale end for Stephen - when his life exploded big-time! Devastated, he returned to London to execute the biggest robbery of all time. It wasn’t for the money. Stephen wanted to die in a blaze of glory - when destiny changed his life.
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- Sb
- 27-04-24
An incredible story!!!
This had me gripped from beginning to end. What a life. Stephen thank you for sharing this. So worth listening to this incredible life story so raw and honest. I spent every spare minute listening.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-05-22
Great story
Loved it very dark at times but very good listen. Thank you Steven God bless
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- Westley
- 23-11-23
Stephen smith
I’ve listened to well over a hundred books mostly about crime and addiction.this is but far the best I’ve listened to im absolutely shocked what this man has been through and came out the other side .this is a must listen
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- Sheilaj
- 09-03-22
What a life!
This is the second time that I have read this extraordinary biography of Mr Stephen Smith and it was as heartbreaking this time around as the first.
You, Mr Smith are an incredible person.
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions.
Very well written and a definite must read!
I do hope that you have found happiness,love, and good health!
If you read this and you fancy a “brew” give me a shout, kettle is on!
Thank you for allowing readers into your life!
Sheila xx
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- Julie
- 14-07-24
Very enjoyable listen
Kept me listening while way through 👌 definitely worth a listen what a life!! Did wonder at times whether was all true. A very bright man should have run for mayor
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- CharlotteEm
- 12-06-24
What a life!!
Started slow but I ended up really invested in the twists and turns of his life.
Very interesting story.
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- james campbell-midford
- 09-06-22
A bit OTT
I couldn't really tell what was fact and what was fiction, and found it a bit far fetched, he doesn't come across as a very likeable person, sorry not for me!
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- judi burns
- 22-07-23
Incredible!!
What a life ! I enjoyed every minute. I laughed, I cried, I'm blown away. Brutally honest and deeply moving.
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- Louise arnold
- 12-02-24
the truth and honesty
Had me gripped from Start to finish explaining the disease of addiction in full. The insanity the powerlessness. Stephen thank you another reminder for me to work my programme. I hope this book will be made into a film one day.
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- KelliSparkles
- 31-07-24
Great story!
Excellently read. Makes everything so much better when the author narrates. A great job! Really grabs your interest
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