
Let It Go
My Extraordinary Story - from Refugee to Entrepreneur to Philanthropist
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Rachel Atkins
About this listen
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Let It Go by Dame Stephanie Shirley, read by Rachel Atkins.
A moving memoir from a woman who made a fortune in a man's world and then gave it all away...soon to be turned into a film
In 1962, Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley created a software company when the concept of software barely existed. Freelance Programmers employed women to work on complex projects such as Concorde's black box recorder from the comfort of their own homes.
Shirley empowered a generation of women in technology, giving them unheard of freedom to choose their own hours and manage their own workloads. The business thrived, and Shirley gradually transferred ownership to her staff, creating 70 millionaires in the process.
Let It Go explores Shirley's trailblazing career as an entrepreneur, but it also charts her incredible personal story - her dramatic arrival in England as an unaccompanied Kindertransport refugee during World War Two and the tragic loss of her only child, who suffered severely from autism.
Today, Dame Stephanie Shirley is one of Britain's leading philanthropists, devoting most of her time, energy and wealth to charities that are close to her heart. In Let It Go, Shirley tells her inspirational story and explains why giving her wealth away - letting it go - has brought her infinitely more happiness and fulfilment than acquiring it in the first place.
©2019 Dame Stephanie Shirley (P)2019 Penguin AudioCritic reviews
"An extraordinary tale of creativity and resilience." (Guardian)
"This engrossing story of an extraordinary life is filled with lessons in what it means to be human." (Financial Times)
Outstanding narration and storytelling.
Authentic and inspirational
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A truly amazing story, although I did get lost in some of the business details and the finite details of deals.
As many questions raised as were answered but truly an inspiring lady
A rollercoaster of emotions
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The narrator was excellent, clear, concise and with feeling
Excellent story and beautifully read
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Interesting story
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An incredible life story from an amazing woman!
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What an inspiration!
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I had never even heard of Dame Stephanie Shirley two weeks ago but came across her as a guest on a podcast. After listening to the podcast, I suspected I might enjoy her book but I had no idea how much I warm to her and her story. Absolutely amazing. I was sorry to finish the book but will 'Let it go' and carry the inspiration I gained from it into my everyday life, giving what I can when I can.
Didn't want this one to end....
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Some woman for one woman
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What a force!
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Fantastic book
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