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Who Do I Think I Am?

By: Mark Steel
Narrated by: Mark Steel
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Comedian Mark Steel's hilarious and heartbreaking exploration of his own adoption.

Growing up in humdrum Swanley in Kent with loving parents, Mark Steel had never been bothered about being an adopted child. But in later life, established as a successful comedian and writer, he decided to search for his biological parents.

What he uncovered was a story so strange, a cast of characters so eccentric and far-fetched that he was transported to social and cultural divides that spanned half the world. His mother had at first refused to have Mark adopted, while his father later went on to become a key player in Mayfair’s Clermont gambling club and reached the pinnacle of high society. What happened when Mark finally contacted both his parents is as moving as it was entirely unexpected.

As well as his own story, told in his uniquely endearing and hilarious voice, Mark delves into the more serious aspects of adoption, single motherhood and the brutality of the social attitudes of the time. He surveys the testimony of mothers and those adopted and tries to find reasons for his own mother’s crucial and agonising decision. Who Do I Think I Am is one of the funniest, most heart-breaking stories you’ll ever encounter.

©2021 Mark Steel (P)2021 Audible, Ltd Funny Witty Feel-Good Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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Just longer more interesting and just as funny... now I have to add some extra words to pad out to the word limit.

Like the stage show

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mark has been one of England's best stand up comics for 20 years, having seen the live show version of his adoption story twice I was very happy to hear him read the full story of his life.
if you get a chance to see him live , I recommend you do. if you're after an entertaining audiobook I recommend this highly.

a wonderfully performed story

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I only recently discovered Mark Steel. The way he writes about this incredible journey is funny, sad, touching and I just couldn't stop listening.
Great listen.

Fascinatingly funny, intelligent, thought provokig

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Mark Steels own account of finding his birth parents. Frank, funny, touching and well read. Thoroughly enjoyed this, listened to it twice.

love Mark Steel

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Anything Mark Steel writes is well worth a listen. Each time he found another piece of the jigsaw you can imagine him th

Just brilliant!

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I have always been a fan of his comedy but wasnt prepared for how remarkable his life story is. He is a naturally funny and decent guy with a great attitude to life. It is a well written and narrated book well worth the price and listen. Highly recommended.

Great book

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I thoroughly enjoyed this and tore through it in only a few days. I already liked Mark Steel, but as well as being funny, this book was such an interesting story with so many dimensions explored, as well as more thoughtful and wise than I expected. Really worth a listen.

Funny, fascinating and wise

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I can't imagine reading this, you need to hear it told by Mark Steel. It is moving, insightful, beautifully told and absolutely fascinating. What a story!
For the record my own father was adopted and in researching both his adoptive mother (who fled Germany in 1940 on the Trans-Siberian railway) and his real mother (who was shot in Estonia in 1942) found a no less extraordinary story, sadly with a shocking ending, so this account really resonated.
It was so good, that I listened to it bit by bit to maximize my enjoyment. I also feel that I want to meet Mr Steel and tell him my family's story.

Absolutely magnificent - Truly wonderful!

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This is so well written, very interesting story of Mark Steel’s adoption and families, world history and even Lord Lucan. I’m really glad I read it and I learned a lot too. Thank goodness for all who have pushed for social change and a more equal society. Still a long way to go.

Fascinating story

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I could listen to Mark Steel talking all day long. This is laugh out loud funny, poignant, fascinating and unremittingly weird. Absolutely excellent from start to finish.

An utter joy

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