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Moab Is My Washpot
368 pages, 2014
A number one bestseller in Britain, Stephen Fry's astonishingly frank, funny, wise memoir is the book that his fans everywhere have been waiting for.
Since his PBS television debut in the Blackadder series, the American profile of this multitalented writer, actor, and comedian has grown steadily, especially in the wake of his title role in the film Wilde, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, and his supporting role in A Civil Action.
Fry has already given readers a taste of his tumultuous adolescence in his autobiographical first novel, The Liar, and now he reveals the equally tumultuous life that inspired it.
Sent to boarding school at the age of seven, he survived beatings, misery, love affairs, carnal violation, expulsion, attempted suicide, criminal conviction, and imprisonment to emerge, at the age of eighteen, ready to start over in a world in which he had always felt a stranger.
One of very few Cambridge University graduates to have been imprisoned prior to his freshman year, Fry is a brilliantly idiosyncratic character who continues to attract controversy, empathy, and real devotion.
In Moab Is My Washpot, Stephen Fry encourages readers to embrace their individuality. He shares his own experiences of growing up feeling different and how he learned to accept and celebrate his unique qualities. This is a great reminder for us to be true to ourselves and not be afraid to stand out.
Fry shows us how humor can be a powerful tool in dealing with life's challenges. Even in his darkest moments, he was able to find humor and laughter. This book will inspire you to see the lighter side of things and use humor as a coping mechanism.
Stephen Fry's memoir encourages us to take a look at our own lives and reflect on our actions. He is brutally honest about his mistakes and shortcomings, teaching us the importance of self-reflection and personal growth.
Moab Is My Washpot provides a raw and honest look into Fry's struggles with mental health. It's a great resource for anyone looking to understand more about mental health issues and the impact they can have on a person's life.
Despite his rebellious nature and struggles in school, Fry emphasizes the value of education in his book. He encourages readers to never stop learning and to see education as a lifelong journey, not just something that ends when you leave school.
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