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  • By: Richard Branson
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  • Length: 27 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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Summary

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This is the story of my entire life so far... It’s been a rollercoaster ride and I have no intention of getting off any time soon.

Available exclusively in audio, Losing and Finding My Virginity is both of Sir Richard Branson’s multi-million-copy bestselling autobiographies in one combined edition, fully revised and updated, and read for you by the author in full for the first time.

From living on a houseboat to a paradise island home, growing a small business into the global Virgin brand, turning a childhood dream of flying to space into a reality, and building a better world through business, this is an account of almost six decades of entrepreneurship, overcoming the odds and reaching for the stars.

With lessons in life and in business, Losing and Finding My Virginity is a must-listen memoir and an inspiring guide from the ultimate entrepreneur.

Branson has a list of achievements unmatched by any other UK businessman. For anyone burning with entrepreneurial zeal, his reminiscences are akin to a sacred text. - Mail on Sunday

A remarkable story of business success against the financial odds – having created one of the world’s most admired brand names, Branson is entitled to tell it all. - Evening Standard

©2024 Richard Branson (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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A must read! From one of our elders.

A beacon of hope for the human race! If only more of our leaders would lead this way!

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Excellently read

For any body starting out or in business this is essential reading the book is beautifully narrated by Sir Richard Branson.

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Extremely insightful and inspirational

Really love this man and his stories, an incredible life which shows no signs of slowing down. Personally I love the Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic startup stories. Also loved the final part of the book when he outlines all the close shaves he’s had in his life 😂. I did have one issue at the outset with the narration which was not like the previous Branson titles (a little dull and not that engaging), this being said he perks up at around the 5 hour mark and he’s back on form. A+ content as always Richard 👍

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Excellent

Excellent all round. Thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. A great inspiration to us all

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Fascinating

Truly fascinating story of a remarkable man.
My only grumble would be the tinny nature of the audio.

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Great Story - Below Par Recording

I've read the books, and was looking forward to revisiting them via the audiobooks. You'd think, with Richard reading them himself, it would add to the authenticity and connection with the listener. Unfortunately, the recording is sub-par. It sounds like he is in a cupboard rather than a recording studio. Also Richard does not quite hit his stride until later on in the recording. It's not bad enough to make it unlistenable, far from it, but it does mar the enjoyment.

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Thank you Richard, I loved ever word!

Fantastic tale of Richard Branson’s life, my absolute inspiration. I look forward to the next.

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Amazing and captivating piece of work.

What an incredible account of such an incredible life so far by such a visionary as Sir Richard Branson.
I just couldn’t stop listening and there were many funny moments which made me laugh.
Thank you :)

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The balloon adventures made me feel as if I was there

I enjoyed listening to Losing and finding my virginity. In 2007, I stopped smoking cannabis as I realised I was allergic to it. To fill the time, I read Sir Richards Branson's autobiography; it was the only one I read entirely as I started books but never finished. That book gave me so much inspiration and kick-started my life. Thanks once again, Sir.

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Great story.

Great story, but awful audio quality. Sounds like it’s been snipped together from various recordings. Cuts in and out.

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