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Always Winning

By: Ashley Walters
Narrated by: Ashley Walters
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Brought to you by Penguin.

FROM THE STAR OF THE PHENOMENAL NETFLIX SHOW, ADOLESCENCE, COMES A POWERFUL MEMOIR, PACKED WITH INSPIRING STORIES AND HARD-EARNED WISDOM FOR LIFE'S MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS.


“I wanted to write this book for that person who feels like the world doesn’t understand what life is like for them. I want to be honest about where I have been and how I have got to where I am. Because we can’t be what we can’t see.” – Ashley Walters

From Adolescence and Top Boy to So Solid Crew, Ashley Walters’ explosive on-screen performances and trailblazing music has always explored the same conflicting forces that have governed his life. Born and raised in Peckham, his father in and out of prison, Ashley found the gang culture in inner city London inescapable. At 15, he was stabbed in the neck and left for dead. At 18, he had a gun held to his head as he cradled his newborn son. At 20, he was sentenced to eighteen months in prison.

In this brave and inspiring book, Ashley opens up about his turbulent past. He writes candidly about his battles with identity, addiction, family and fame, and the realisation that, after years of struggle, only he could change his future.

‘Always Winning’ is the framework Ashley developed to turn his life around. Revealed for the first time in this book, explored through powerful stories from his life and career, he shares the principles of this philosophy and shows how anyone can use them to overcome their own challenges, helping them to align a true sense of purpose with inner happiness and personal success and fulfilment.

‘An icon of British and wider Black British culture.’ GQ

'A raw and inspiring testament to resilience.' STEVEN BARTLETT

'A deeper truth that speaks to our whole time and culture, and offers us all a way forward.' AFUA HIRSCH

© Ashley Walters 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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I listened to this in one go!!
I lobee the way Ashley holds his hands up to all his downfalls, He accepts full responsibility for his life but shows how the challanges he faced shaped him and how he took the lessons and built on them

story of growth

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It was honest, inspiring and encouraging. Would love my son to read this and learn from it and know that wherever he is in life God can reach him and turn his life around. God bless you Ashley as you continue to aim higher in your journey.

Love love love this book!

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Just listened on Audible and now going to buy the book! What a life lived so far! Inspiration, so many lessons learned, so much vulnerability, so much wisdom given for young and old alike. A must read and I look forward to reading/listening (if you do another book), and seeing what you achieve (on screen, etc.) in the next chapters of your life.
All the very best and “Thank you” Ashley for sharing. You’re helping more people (including me) in this memoir, than you can ever imagine.

What a human being!

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I admire him as an actor and respect his struggles. I hope young people struggles realise it is possible just believe you can. Thank you.

Positive and inspirational

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Watched Ash from afar over the years This book should be read by every young person - it gives sage advice, honesty & inspiration. A very beautiful composition which doesnt shy away from tough subjects. Well done Ashley- i bet your Mum’s proud now!

Utterly Inspiring!

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Very genuinely if you like Top Boy or So Solid crew you will want to listen to this. Ashley stands out with his charisma and resilience. This is not a self help book, it’s a genuine, brutally honest review of a life which most of us don’t have

Brutally honest

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