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It's Not What You Think
- Narrated by: Chris Evans
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
The story of how one council estate lad made good, really very good, and survived – just about – to tell the tale…
Chris Evans’s extraordinary career has seen him become one of the country’s most successful broadcasters and producers. From The Big Breakfast to Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush and TFI Friday, Chris changed the TV landscape during the ‘90s; and on Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast show and as owner of Virgin Radio he ushered in the age of the celebrity DJ.
But this is only part of the Chris Evans story. In this witty and energetically written autobiography, Chris describes the experiences that shaped the boy and created the man who would go on to carve out such a dazzlingly brilliant career. Born on a dreary council estate in Warrington and determined to escape, Chris started out as the best newspaper boy on the block, armed with no more than a little silver Binatone radio that he would take to the newsagents each day and through which he would develop a life-long and passionate love affair with the music and voices that emerged.
From paperboy to media mogul, It’s Not What You Think isn’t what you think – it’s the real story beyond the glare of the media spotlight from one of this country’s brightest and boldest personalities.
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Critic reviews
‘An eye-opening read’, OK Magazine
‘It is as an autobiographer that Chris Evans finally seems to have grown up’, The Observer
‘Full to the brim with fantastic anecdotes’, Heat
‘A critic confounding mea culpa of a memoir’, The Guardian
‘The guy can spin a yarn as long as long as the M1 and as colourful as his hair’, Now Magazine
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- BigMac74
- 28-06-14
Great but cut short
What made the experience of listening to It's Not What You Think the most enjoyable?
Chris' narration was excellent & honest. He criticises himself & his behaviour but the book really gives an insight into his drive, ambition & keys to his success. The only issue is it finishes as he completes the deal to buy Virgin Radio. There are limited mentions of his times with Gazza, Danny Baker etc. What happened after Virgin Radio is missing - please finish this off Chris!
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- Jools
- 22-07-23
Brilliant
Brilliant brilliance brilliant brilliance brilliant brilliant brilliance read a bit fast but brilliantly brilliant. Thank you
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- Adey
- 07-08-16
Good insight to the early years
Need to read the second book now to see what happens after the 'Virgin Years'!
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- Adrian
- 06-06-10
Chris Evans
Not bad, could have done with more meat on the bones but one shrewd guy.
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- Daryl
- 23-02-10
Love Him Or Hate Him
Love him or hate him, Chris Evans charts hits meteoric rise from the streets of Warrington to a multi millionaire radio DJ.
His life and his loves, his creations and his demise, it's all here as the ginger kid comes good.
Just what is his magnetism with all the beautiful women he has spent time with and how did he come to own Virgin Radio ?
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- Elizabeth
- 26-01-10
It was even better than I thought!!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was pacey, funny and extremely inspirational. Cant wait for the next volumne.
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- Alun
- 19-08-13
I hesitated listening, but its brilliant !
Would you consider the audio edition of It's Not What You Think to be better than the print version?
Chris Evans narration simply brings the bok to life in a way that print couldnt. A great listen
Who was your favorite character and why?
Chris Evans has style, we all know that from the media, but has he got substance. Definiteley yes. what a surprising read, totally engaging, informative and funny. He is a living example of positivity ! inspiring and thought provoking.. worth the listen ten times over
Which character – as performed by Chris Evans – was your favourite?
allof it
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I wish I had the time ! - I would have done. I found myself listening any moment I could find
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- Miss L M Howard
- 27-07-18
Feel a bit cheated...
I kept this book to listen to poolside, whilst being able to watch the kids.
The book was full of interesting stories and the format was great.
However it gets to chapter 6 and just finishes in a very abrupt way. It misses half the stories that are detailed in the synopsis.
I feel like I was ripped of paying for this! I was looking forward to reading all three of his books, the second one isn’t on Audible so won’t bother with the other one.
If you get it free, then enjoy, if you are having to pay, keep scrolling.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-03-22
A really good listen
A really good listen. interesting. honest. makes a huge difference when the author reads it. shame it is only the abridged version.
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- Clare C
- 05-05-10
It's Not What You Think' by Chris Evans
I rarely pick up Biographies but always enjoyed Chris Evan's radio shows so took a risk.
Fantastic result. If you liked his shows you'll enjoy this. I always thought bio's would be dry and dull but have now bought 'Fatty' and looking at others. Perhaps it is because it is a comedian.
Chris Evans narrates and I love his 'top tens' of all sorts of things he has encountered. I will definately purchase any follow up bio by CE.
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