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Not Working

Diary of an English Migrant Attempting Early Retirement in Bulgaria

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Not Working

By: Graham Field
Narrated by: Graham Field
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About this listen

The summer wine didn’t last, it’s time to open the autumn whisky....

In this follow-up to the much-loved Near Varna, join Graham Field as he continues his search to find the good life in Bulgaria.

Preparing for the first winter in his new home, ready to embrace the slower pace of early retirement, he soon discovers that it’s not working. From floods to explosions, from protection rackets to hospitalisations, from coping with the death of his hero to trying to find solace in a confusing and abstract relationship, this is a frank, funny and always heartfelt story of how not working doesn’t always work out, and it might just be Graham’s wildest ride yet.

Not Working is the second instalment in Graham’s celebrated Near Varna series, the hilarious and honest account of one man selling up, buying time, and investing in a new and leisurely life because, much like the listeners of this diary, he is in no hurry to get to the end.

Wonderfully disseminating all the machinations, logistics, and travails of what it means to move to a brand-new country for the first time, Not Working soars up from the humour and wordplay listeners have grown to love in Graham Field's books to a new level of prose, one both poetic and profound.

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Just a fun book about a total bloke riding his bike in lots of places , with some good humour thrown in , similar ages so the taste in music chimes well . A way with words that keeps the story Interesting and a few chuckles on the way 😂

A fellow rider with the same calling to just ride , with a sense of humour !

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Straight talking account, great to hear the honest thoughts about graham’s new life in Bulgaria.

Another great listen from Graham

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Loved it, Graham's own voice is direct and spirited. The humour and honesty is inspiring.

Very enjoyable.

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Really enjoyed it.
It's like having one of your mates read to you.
Looking forward to part 3.

Worked for me

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Love his no nonsense approach to the world we live in, pleasure to listen

Nourishing story

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Listen to all your books hope another one coming soon what to listen to next

Loved it

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A follow on from 'Near Varna' it's a very honest and entertaining account, with additional characters that put a different, and very funny perspective on parts of his story. It made for a most enjoyable listen with an ending that will leave you with a lump in your throat!
I very much enjoyed this listen, and if you like any of Graham's previous work you will too!

Another enjoyable read from Graham!

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After reading "Near Varna" then this, the sequel "Not Working" I am left eagerly awaiting the next book from Graham Field. One of those authors that you stumble across then read their entire catalogue. Honest, fun, sometimes tragic, but all great stuff here! Not only does he share his life and adventures so eloquently, but his performance as an audiobook recording is brilliant and engaging. Don't hesitate BUT do read Near Varna first for context. 100% recommend!

Fabulous sequal

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you have to feel sorry for Graham's (very few) girlfriends. They might end up getting into print. Warts and all. Graham has perfected the ability to blow smoke up his own backside as he lurches from disaster to disaster. From cringe to comedy. Worth a listen, but prepare for those cringe 'chai' moments.

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