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A Spectacle of Dust

The Autobiography

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A Spectacle of Dust

By: Pete Postlethwaite
Narrated by: Philip Jackson
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Read by Philip Jackson with an introduction by Sean Bean.

After training as a teacher, Pete Postlethwaite started his acting career at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre, where his colleagues included Bill Nighy, Jonathan Pryce, Antony Sher, and Julie Walters. After routine early appearances in small parts for television programs such as The Professionals, Postlethwaite's first success came with the acclaimed British film Distant Voices, Still Lives in 1988. He then received an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Name of the Father in 1993. His performance as the mysterious lawyer "Kobayashi" in The Usual Suspects is well-known, and he appeared in many successful films including Alien 3, Brassed Off, The Shipping News, The Constant Gardener, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (as Friar Lawrence), and in Inception with Leonardo di Caprio.

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This has got to be the best written, best presented and most engaging autobiography I have ever listened to. From early beginnings in the priesthood to teaching and then to full-time acting Postlethwaite never once sacrificed his standards or allowed himself to be swayed against his will.

Quite probably the busiest actor ever he weaves a tale of such interest, such exhilarating highs and devastating lows, that the listener is swept along, with each chapter bringing new and greater challenges that Postlethwaite not only rose to, but overcame.

But never did he allow himself to get caught up in the heady glitz of the Hollywood Set nor did he ever forget who he was or where his roots truly lay.

And then the final chapter where he has to face terminal cancer; without a doubt some of the most moving words I have ever heard.

An extraordinary man and an extraordinary life.

An Extraordinary Life

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An honest account of a humble man who just wanted to act. A credit to the man and his family.

Fantastic actor

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What a great man. Pete’s love for his family, and the passion for his trade comes through strongly. I’d recommend this book.

Moving read

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Well written and well read, a very good and interesting listen and I have recommended it.

What other book might you compare A Spectacle of Dust to, and why?

" The Moons a Balloon " , although David Niven and Pete couldn't be more different as people ,but they both produced very intelligent and engaging books which make the reader feel they know and like the writer.

Any additional comments?

I read this and immediately wanted to watch some more of Pete's great performances and was not disappointed, he comes across as a lovely down to earth human being, it is sad he is no longer with us but his book and his vast contribution to the film world are, for this we should be grateful.

Fabulous Autobiography

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loved this book from start to finish thank you to the publishers for releasing this fantastic book and a great Actor for his life

brilliantly read

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