Boy from the Valleys
My unexpected journey
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Luke Evans
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Luke Evans
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
From his humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind the scenes of the global stage.
Growing up in a small village in the Rhymney Valley, south Wales, Luke Evans’ early life was shaped by his Jehovah's Witness upbringing. While most children of his age spent their Saturday mornings watching Going Live on television, young Luke would dress in a suit and tie and join his parents to knock on doors to spread the word of his religion. From an early age, he felt different. This feeling of displacement was not limited to his faith, as he came to terms with his own sexuality, he also faced a difficult and uncertain path. In his poignant, tender and often humorous account, Luke shares his bold decision to leave home – and the religion – at seventeen to move to London where vibrant Soho scene captured his heart, invigorated his creative journey as an actor and opened a whole new world of opportunity.
In finding himself, Luke also discovered his passions of singing, acting and performing. Starring first on the West End stages in iconic productions like Miss Saigon, Avenue Q and Rent, he quickly captivated the hearts of audiences and caught the eye of Hollywood's elite, going on to secure roles in blockbuster films such as The Hobbit, Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious and Dracula Untold.
In this intimate memoir, Luke takes us behind the scenes of his career on the stage and screen. He writes beautifully of the relationship he now has with his family and the respect they all have for one another on their different paths. Luke's story is a powerful tale of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and identity, but mostly (and hopefully) a story of inspiration.
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- Chicks
- 09-12-24
From one girl living in Pontypridd to another who lives in the same neck of the woods …
Thank you xxx what a lovely lovely listen x well done Luke, super proud of you x
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- Sitting On The Net
- 29-11-24
Luke is a credit to Wales
Absolutely nothing to dislike.
A memorable, moving story of a man who oozes talent with a beautiful kind calmness.
Very unassuming but hugely talented.
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- Colin Alexander John
- 28-11-24
Brilliant biography of a boy from the valleys
It sounds strange but I never got to know my Welsh grandparents and Mr Evans talking about his gave an insight or idea of how they were and I’ll be forever grateful for that
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- Anonymous User
- 07-12-24
an enjoyable listen
down to earth, relatable and honest. I just binged it in just two days. well worth a listen
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- Mac
- 04-12-24
Honest, open and beautifully read
One of the most honest and sincere autobiographies I’ve ever read. Beautifully read by the author.
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- H C Jones
- 19-11-24
Superb!
Love love loved it! Even more so being Welsh! Thankyou Luke you wonderful human being, for telling the story of your life so far x
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- l
- 30-11-24
So proud of you Luke!
Wow I just loved every second! Loved this so much. What a gracious, genuine man. Beautiful inside and out! Love Lisa L-Jones from Blackwood! ❤️
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- Kath R.
- 08-12-24
Fantastic book
Such an honest and open autobiography. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and would highly recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-12-24
Beautiful voice that is so easy to listen to.
Luke Evans has a soft Welsh lilt that makes the story of his life so easy to listen to. He makes you feel like you are sitting next to him as he tells you all about his life so far. Intriguing as I wasn't aware of his theatre background. A truly genuine guy that has lived his life true to himself.
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- miss s mackie
- 23-11-24
Really worth it
I absolutely loved this, felt really sad at some bits and laughed out loud at others. Really brilliant book and well worth a listen!!
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