A number one bestseller in Britain, Stephen Fry's candid and humorous memoir has captivated fans worldwide. Since his debut in the Blackadder series, Fry's profile has steadily risen, particularly after his acclaimed role in the film Wilde, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In this memoir, he shares the tumultuous life experiences that inspired his earlier autobiographical novel, "The Liar." Sent to boarding school at just seven, Fry endured beatings, misery, love affairs, carnal violation, expulsion, attempted suicide, and imprisonment, emerging at eighteen ready to navigate a world where he often felt like an outsider. Remarkably, he is one of the few Cambridge University graduates who was imprisoned before starting college. Fry’s unique character continues to evoke controversy, empathy, and loyalty. This extraordinary memoir has been praised for its "tragic grandeur" and is described as both shocking and deeply affecting. Fry's autobiography, filled with humor and raw honesty, has the potential to become a classic gay coming-of-age story.
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This series offers a penetrating look into the life of a remarkable individual. With astonishing frankness and wit, it chronicles the highs and lows, the trials and tribulations that shaped a unique life journey. Readers are invited to witness a path from a tumultuous childhood and adolescence, filled with unexpected turns, to the process of self-discovery in a world that often felt alien. It's a compelling narrative of resilience, the search for identity, and triumph over adversity.



Recommended Reading Order
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The Fry chronicles
- 454 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director, and also a bestselling author. He has been in show business for over 30 years and now regularly appears on our screens as the host of the popular panel game 'QI'. This title is the second part of Stephen's autobiography.
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Following on from his hugely successful first autobiography 'The Fry Chronicles', comes the second chapter in Stephen Fry's life.