Making It
How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life
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The Sunday Times bestseller, Making It is an inspirational memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless, by Jay Blades, the beloved star of hit BBC One show The Repair Shop.
We had our hardships, and there were times that we didn’t have a lot of food and didn’t have a lot of money. But that didn’t stop me having the time of my life.
In his audiobook, Jay shares the details of his life, from his childhood growing up sheltered and innocent on a council estate in Hackney, to his adolescence when he was introduced to violent racism at secondary school, to being brutalized by police as a teen, to finally becoming the presenter of the hit primetime show The Repair Shop.
Jay reflects on strength, weakness and what it means to be a man. He questions the boundaries society places on male vulnerability and how letting himself be nurtured helped him flourish into the person he is today. An expert at giving a second life to cherished items, Jay’s positivity, pragmatism and kindness shine through these pages and show that with care and love, anything can be mended.
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Meet Tom. Or Dr O’Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the street, most people don’t even give him a second glance. You see, Tom isn’t living his best life. Burdened by grief, he’s only got his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing his whole world. Then there’s Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer have a place to call home. But Ruth believes that you can change the world by helping one person at a time - and Tom needs her help. There are a thousand ways to find your home - you just need to be brave enough to look for them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't put it down
- De Allison Swart en 09-22-19
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Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now - As Told by Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It, and Long for It
- De: Craig Taylor
- Narrado por: Anna Bentinck, Stephen Crossley, Sartaj Garewell, y otros
- Duración: 14 h y 9 m
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Here are the voices of London - rich and poor, native and immigrant, women and men. From the woman whose voice announces the stations on the London Underground to the man who plants the trees along Oxford Street; from a Pakistani currency trader to a Guardsman at Buckingham Palace - together, these voices paint a vivid, epic and wholly fresh portrait of 21st Century London.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An interesting look at what makes London tick.
- De tim en 12-11-12
De: Craig Taylor
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Tressa
- The 12-Year-Old Mum
- De: Tressa Middleton
- Narrado por: Ruth Urquhart
- Duración: 6 h y 46 m
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Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britain's youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and eight months. Her case provoked shock and outrage - but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined. Born into a life of poverty and neglect, Tressa was forced to grow up fast when was she taken into care at just four years old. She was returned to her mother's chaotic world, but by the age of seven, she was being abused by her own brother and at 11 years old she fell pregnant with his child. For years she kept his dark secret in an attempt to hold her family together until the truth threatened to destroy her completely.
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truly amazing such a beautiful n strong Young wome
- De kelly en 12-22-18
De: Tressa Middleton
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Made in Scotland
- My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country
- De: Billy Connolly
- Narrado por: Gordon Kennedy
- Duración: 6 h y 17 m
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Billy Connolly may be a citizen of the world, but in his heart he's never been far from his homeland. Made in Scotland is Billy's unique and intimate portrait of his native Scotland, a love letter to the places and people that made him. It's an adventure inspired by a single incident: the moment Billy received his Knighthood and was asked, 'How does it feel to have achieved all this when you came from nothing?' His response was, 'But I did come from something!'
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1 out of 5 stars
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I can't believe I wasted a credit on this blather.
- De J. M. Popa en 01-23-20
De: Billy Connolly
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Stella's Story
- Thrown Away Children, Book 1
- De: Louise Allen
- Narrado por: Melanie Crawley
- Duración: 8 h
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Named after the lager that christened her at birth, Stella's life is characterised instability and neglect. Her teenage mother abandons her in the first few weeks of her life, and left in the 'care' of her father, she ends up lying deserted in a house with no food, no water, no clothes and no warmth. She eventually lands in the care of foster carer Louise, who is determined to change her life for the better.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heartbreaking and wonderful!
- De Deb S. en 10-28-24
De: Louise Allen
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A Dark Secret
- De: Casey Watson
- Narrado por: Kate Lock
- Duración: 9 h y 32 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 70
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Just when Casey thinks her foster care duties are done, she’s asked to look after Sam, a troubled nine-year-old with a violent streak who drove his previous guardians to release him of their care. It soon unfolds, however, that this is no simple case. Determined to get to the root of Sam’s behaviour, Casey is committed to uncover his mysterious past only to find out something far darker than she ever imagined.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narration is awful!
- De Melissa en 10-03-19
De: Casey Watson
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A Thousand Roads Home
- De: Carmel Harrington
- Narrado por: Jill Crawford, Frank Grimes
- Duración: 10 h y 10 m
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Meet Tom. Or Dr O’Grady, as he used to be called. When you pass him on the street, most people don’t even give him a second glance. You see, Tom isn’t living his best life. Burdened by grief, he’s only got his loyal dog, Bette Davis, for company and a rucksack containing his whole world. Then there’s Ruth and her son, DJ, who no longer have a place to call home. But Ruth believes that you can change the world by helping one person at a time - and Tom needs her help. There are a thousand ways to find your home - you just need to be brave enough to look for them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't put it down
- De Allison Swart en 09-22-19
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Making It
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- James W
- 05-27-23
Great story! Great man!
I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Jay’s life. He faced a lot of struggles, and came out swinging (both literally and figuratively). I was drawn to Jay as a person long before I knew his full story. I have even more respect for him now after hearing what he has overcome to get where he is today, and all of the things he has done to help others that are facing similar challenges in their life. He is a truly amazing person, and he is making a difference. Much love and respect to Jay.
The performance was great, and really helped immerse the listener in the story.
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- D Moore
- 02-10-22
Wow!
This is an amazing human being who had an amazing life. So glad he shared it with the world. Narrator is fantastic (although I wish Jay could have narrated).
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- Amanda Amtmanis
- 08-30-21
Amazing story!
Riveting story! Jay Blades is a remarkable multi-talented individual. He has led an amazing life so far!
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- Aaron Haddaway
- 01-06-22
Striking similarities
Very well orientated and very well put together story of Jay Blades, I was amazed by the similarities in lifestyles between blacks in England and America share and I have personally experienced many of the setbacks that the author has been through, I was deeply touched by his upbringing because I grew up the same way. Great story!
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- L. R. Sanchez
- 03-28-24
His obvious bad choices and battles
The story was very good. I could’ve done with a lot less swearing, but on the other hand, it was interesting to listen to what happened to him. It gave me a very different view of the guy that I see on the show.
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- Eleanor
- 05-31-24
Amazing
The adaptability and perseverance is stunning. How many people have the ability and adaptability to also make these changes. If only we can offer them a tiny bit of encouragement. Which this book has soundly done. Thank you so much for being yourself and sharing it with us!
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-30-24
So real
I loved this book so much, I will read it more than once. Very inspiring.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-24-24
Perfect timing
Reading this book ended up being the perfect timing for me because it was a reminder that life does suck sometimes, but you just have to keep putting that one foot in front the other and carrying on and people who care about you can help you.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-27-21
love it
really love this and it make me thing that I can do something in my life more as I am dyslexic too and I didn't say anything thought out my child hood. u think that u are the only one going thought this. I think this book is amazing to read and see what u went thought thank u jay and keep up the good work though out your life x
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-16-24
ruined it by using the name of Jesus as a curse
disliked profanity. I love Jay but I love Jesus more! It was Just so unnecessary!
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