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The Autobiography of a Thief
- Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
- Length: 15 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
On the 8th August 1963 a gang of 15 men stopped a mail train in Buckinghamshire and proceeded to steal sacks of money worth £2.6 million. It was the biggest heist ever carried out in the UK and frontpage news around the world. The mastermind behind this most audacious crime of the twentieth century was Bruce Reynolds.
Perhaps the last of the 'gentlemen villains'; Reynolds epitomised that particular breed of sharply dressed post-war criminals who mixed with royalty and movie stars, and never carried a gun. They thrived on adventure and glamour, and the Great Train Robbery was their last ride.
From his childhood and early forays into crime, to planning the robbery and his life on the run, and finally his capture, prison years and growing old with the gang - this is a true crime classic.
Widely regarded as a one of the finest memoirs of a life of crime, Autobiography of a Thief is essential listening for anyone interested in true crime.
Narrated by his son, Nick Reynolds, who grew up on the run with his father.
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- youngcam67
- 19-05-23
Brilliant Book
I Absolutely Loved it.
Great story.
Great narrator.
Most likely the best book I've listened to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-04-24
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very monotone voice which became boring but the story was good....
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- DEANO
- 07-06-23
The Great Rattler Robbery
Very good read/listen and a great legendary story , definitely worth a listen if you like a good story
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- Scott goldsmith
- 06-11-23
Fantastic story!
Read this in paperback a few years ago but hearing Nick Reynolds read his father’s story was just perfect. It was like having Bruce himself read it with their voices sounding so alike. Great job Nick!
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- Christina Carey
- 21-04-24
Voice and content Amazing
I absolutely loved this book it was true and spoken in a real voice..only issue I had was that it ended as I could have listened forever. Highly recommended
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- mr
- 08-08-23
What a life.
It's easily the best book I've listened to. Great narration. Well written. Riveting throughout.
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- Marko
- 03-12-23
Crime doesn’t seem to pay
Well narrated by Nick Reynolds slow to start with the back story of Bruce’s life but started to pick up about quarter of the way in.
From his early robberies and thieving, to the great train robbery. Could not help but sympathise with the end of the story. Really enjoyed the book and learnt a great deal about the human side of the Great Train Robbery
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- Rob69
- 18-05-24
A life well lived.
I really enjoyed listening to Bruce's story. He didn't hold back and he laid everything bare.
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- Keith Jammy Robertson
- 01-08-23
Best autobiography of a crime legend
Brilliant book . Superbly narrated by his son Nick. it helps as he sounds like his Dad. 10 out of 10
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- Midlife crisis
- 16-06-23
Really enjoyable listen
Firstly, kudos to Nick, done a great job mate!
Now, I’m not sure what it is but I’m fascinated about ‘The Great Train Robbery’.
Loved the whole story, the highs and lows… Brilliant!
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