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Under a Mackerel Sky
- Narrated by: Rick Stein
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
‘All men should strive to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why’. Rick Stein's childhood in 1950s rural Oxfordshire and North Cornwall was idyllic. His parents were charming and gregarious, their five children much-loved and given freedom typical of the time. As he grew older, the holidays were filled with loud and lively parties in his parents' Cornish barn. But ever-present was the unpredicatible mood of his bipolar father, with Rick frequently the focus of his anger and sadness.
When Rick was 18 his father killed himself. Emotionally adrift, Rick left for Australia, carrying a suitcase stamped with his father's initials. Manual labour in the outback followed by adventures in America and Mexico toughened up the naive public schoolboy, but at heart he was still lost and unsure what to do with his life. Eventually, Cornwall called him home.
From the entrepreneurial days of his mobile disco, the Purple Tiger, to his first, unlikely unlikely nightclub where much of the time was spent breaking up drink-fuelled fights, Rick charts his personal journey in a way that is both wry and perceptive; engaging and witty. Narrated by Rick Stein himself.
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- Mr R J Crossley/Mrs G Crossley
- 24-07-20
Ricky Stein
Great book if you are a Rick Stein fan I was quite taken aback by his frankness. He sounded like he has lived his own life.
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- emily.griffiths
- 06-07-20
a perfect listen to grasp the life of Rick.
I wish there were more. He really is a true inspiration. I love the way he writes. it's like music to the ears. comforting and peaceful with excitement just at the right times. more please Rick!!! some more on his culinary and poetic journeys. beautiful 😍🤗
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- Carla Morana
- 24-01-19
Excellent!
I found his life story very interesting, moving and made my mouth water when he talked about.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-01-19
interesting and eye opening
An interesting listen. Rick is very candid in his book and I learnt a lot about the man, the narration by the author is also good
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- Ian
- 19-11-13
Warts and all.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes I have no problem recommending this book, It's well written very interesting and Rick is not afraid of highlighting some of his own personal, as he sees them "weaknesses".
However surprisingly Rick is not a great narrator considering how good he is in front of the TV cameras, but don't let that put you off he get's better as the book progresses.
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- John Hayes
- 20-11-13
Excellent, readable and enjoyed it very much!
Would you consider the audio edition of Under a Mackerel Sky to be better than the print version?
Not sure as I have not read the printed version, but Rick does OK with the voice over, not great, but OK!
What other book might you compare Under a Mackerel Sky to, and why?
This is a difficult question and not relevant - You should think of a better question.
Have you listened to any of Rick Stein’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No and again I don't think he has ever done another audible - has he?
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Too be honest Rick comes across as a vulnerable individual that always seemed to be searching for something - maybe he has found it with the new wife (Not so new now)
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed the listen and it is a good story. You can't build a business without being a bit ruthless and this does come across, on the other hand he does have a softer side, maybe women find that more then men, but I get the feeling he would be a good mate and fun to have a pint with - another one for my people to have to dinner plan!
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- Antonia Hart
- 15-03-23
Best audiobook I’ve listened
So good, I’m going to start it again. Honest, charming and a joy to listen to from start to finish.
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- Simon R J Hambrook
- 16-05-23
Prettaaay prettay pretty guud.
This book confirms that Rick Stein is one of my great heroes. Four more words.
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- Andrew Thompson
- 28-06-23
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Always liked Rick Stein - like him more now I know him better. A good book well worth the time, you’ll enjoy it I’m sure.
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- Veenus
- 10-08-15
Loved it!
Would you consider the audio edition of Under a Mackerel Sky to be better than the print version?
Definitely
Who was your favorite character and why?
Rick Stein
What about Rick Stein’s performance did you like?
He read his life with real emotion, and you felt like you got to know this enigmatic chef even better
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