A Class Act

Life as a working-class man in a middle-class world

De: Rob Beckett

Narrado por: Rob Beckett

‘Pacy, witty and affectionate’ Guardian

Rob Beckett never seems to fit in. At work, in the middle-class world of television and comedy, he’s the laddie, cockney geezer, but to his mates down the pub in south-east London, he’s the theatrical one, a media luvvie. Even at home, his wife and kids are posher than him.

In this hilarious exploration of class, Rob compares his life growing up as a working-class kid to the life he lives now, trying to understand where he truly belongs.

Will he always be that fat kid who was told he’d never be a high-flyer? Why does he feel ashamed if he does anything vaguely middle class? Will he ever favour craft beer over lager? What happens if you eat 50 olives and drink two bottles of champagne? Why is ‘boner’ such a funny word?

In search of answers, Rob relives the moments in his life when the class divide couldn’t be more obvious. Whether it’s the gig for rich bankers that was worse than Matt Hancock hosting the GQ Men of the Year Awards, turning up at a swanky celebrity house party with a blue bag of cans from the offy or identifying the root of his ambition as a childhood incident involving soiled pants and Jurassic Park, Rob digs deep.

A Class Act is his funny, candid and often moving account of what it feels like to be an outsider and the valuable (sometimes humiliating) life lessons he’s learned along the way.

©2021 Rob Becket (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Reseñas de la Crítica

‘Pacy, witty and affectionate’ Guardian

Excellent audiobook

Excellent audiobook and narration, the author’s writing was spot on and engaging. I recommend this book.

Amazing

Genuinely one of the best books I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Get this. It's worth it.

Very insightful and revealing narrative

I come from a similar background to Rob and throughout the book I wondered why he was so hooked up on being ‘working class’, something I never experienced.

In the end he gave an extremely insightful opinion as to why. I won’t spoil it, but it suddenly all made perfect sense.

A really entertaining book from a bloke I once saw down the pub but was too insecure to say hello to!

Excellent!!

I love Rob Beckett! He’s hilarious. It was so interesting to learn more about him as a person. I was surprised to find how much I could relate to. As an American woman, you wouldn’t think we would have too much in common but it just goes to show when you write from the heart and are honest about your life experience, as Rob has done here, it can’t help but resonate with a wide variety of people. Thanks for making me laugh!

Must Own!!

Absolutely love this Audio Book! Even being from The United States you can relate even know we are from different Countries

funny and interesting

if you are a fan of Rob, you will not be disappointed. This book is funny and interesting.