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Losing My Virginity
- Narrated by: Richard Branson
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics
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Critic Reviews
"Branson has a list of achievements unmatched by any other UK businessman. For anyone burning with entrepreneurial zeal, his reminiscences are akin to a sacred text." (Mail on Sunday)
"An incredible man, and this is an incredible autobiography... a great read - sex, balloons, intrigue and money." (Sunday Business)
"Candid and humorous." (The Times)
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- Deadpool
- 17-09-19
seems like an incomplete one, changes abruptly
seems like an incomplete one, changes abruptly.
not sure if it's the book or only for audible.
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- Shivam Pal
- 29-06-19
Engaging!!
A great insight into Branson's life.
It's not word for word from the hardcopy but the narration and the story flow seamlessly.
A must listen for anyone starting out as an entrepreneur.
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- Shamik Banerjee
- 29-01-21
Loved it.
The last part of the story was too much about Virgin Atlantics issues with British Airways, which got a bit sluggish. And that's the only reason I dropped one star.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-12-20
An awesome listen!
loved it to be honest, however I thought there was too much of British Airways into the book, more than I could handle lmao, but don't let that discourage you from listening to this one!
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- Dikshant Dutta
- 26-11-20
An inspiring story
Richard Branson narrating his own life story is something. Inspirational, relaxing, I really liked it.
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- Sandeep Kumar Pandey
- 18-10-20
Sheer brilliance.
What a life!!! Just brilliant. No autobiography could be even close to his. The range of undertakings itself is mind boggling. Every time I read the book, I am amazed again.
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- Ravi kant sahu
- 03-10-20
Best Line: Fun is the secret of success
my first audible Book, loved it. though I missed some parts , I'll listen it one more time.
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- Yogendra Baliram Todkari
- 22-07-20
Story of a modern Gladiator
Hats off to you Sir Richard Branson. Your life story is truly motivating. This journey is like a lighthouse for Gen1 people to fight out all the odds. To stand true to principal's of honesty, integrity and courage.
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- Raashme
- 05-06-20
Awesome read!
Loved every word of it. You get and insight into the hard work and ups and downs of this man's journey to success. Quite funny too.
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- Minocha
- 18-02-20
The most inspiring autobiography I have ever read
This book tells about the story of a young entrepreneur who’s young at heart, innovative and ambitious right from his school years to uptil now. The crests and troughs and how richard and his entourage emerges victorious from it is in all ways similar to houdini getting out of tight corners(a reference in the book as well). An amazing read and one of my favourites.
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- Sean Fitzpatrick
- 31-10-09
Great book about Virgin and the Branson
This was a fun book to listen to. As an entrepreneur dealing with the constants ups and downs of business - it is temping just to say "screw it" and through in the towel. The listener learns about the ups and downs of Virgin, how it got started and its constant struggle with cash flow. You hear about Virgin's success and its failures. In its early years Virgin often took 2 steps forward and then one step back to grow. I can relate.
Branson also does a great job at revealing enough about his life and character to make the whole book work.
Love the book and would recommend it to any entrepreneur trying to grow a business.
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- Dhruv Shah
- 16-09-16
Very different from the actual book.
I was looking forward to the same as book but this looks like an incomplete one. Hope I get the actual audio of the book like how Steve Jobs or Elon Musk books are.
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- Michael
- 27-04-09
Humorous, Educating and Enjoyable
I will keep this short and brief.
Losing My Virginity is a great book and is a good way to be entertained for a couple hours. Branson is quite ambitious and this book shows how he lived his life the way he wanted to and one of these outcomes was an incredible company. His stories are both educating and humorous. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to learn the type of life Richard Branson lived.
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- Connie
- 09-10-16
Amazing
Where your mind goes your heart follows. Anything is possible no matter what it looks like on the outside.
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- tomasvita
- 02-12-20
Digno libro de un disléxico
Mezcla toda las historias. Casi imposible de seguir.
Cuenta poco y nada de cómo hizo crecer el negocio o las estrategias que uso
No vale la pena
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-04-20
calling company virgin while cheating your family
Disappointing, I thought he was a better man, looking for better leaders to follow Waste of time and money
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- Samuel Kachikoti
- 08-01-20
Great easy listening
Easy listen and honest sounding account. Enjoyed the honest ways he talks about the mistakes in the past. Very inspiring too.
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-12-19
I Expected much more from this book
It's been quite daunting to focus on the story. I haven't received the value I expected to get from this book:(
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- vine
- 03-09-19
good bio
i liked that he is the narrator.
his story is inspiring
yet i wish it was updated for his current life and bussines
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- Anonymous User
- 11-08-19
exciting first 30 years
Great audio. exciting first 30 years
I'm ready for part 2 and how virgin active started out
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- Lance Johnson
- 23-05-18
The man is his own best publicist
When I was at school, I heard many things on Richard, and even read a book on him(not autobiography), of which I did a report.
Recently I met him on a plane, he was flying first class (not on Virgin!) and shook his hand. So I decided to read up on him.
I believed I read this book many years ago, as some of it felt very familiar.
Now when many people approach this book, they do so from the mindset of wanting to start businesses themself, and become rich. This book will not let you do that. Others are attracted to the brand of Branson, some both.
It is the life story of Richard, told by himself - in a very positive light. It covers his childhood, his businesses - Student Magazine (failed), mail order record business (failed), record shop (failed, but only due to recent internet rise), his recording label (failed), his airline (failing), his purchase of Necker Island, his cross Atlantic trip, his fight with BA. Don't get me wrong he had some one off hits - e.g. Tubular bells.
He lived under constant loans to support his business. That being said it is easy listening, and told by the man himself. It was enjoyable, anyone would love.
Branson in this book comes off as a playboy than a serious, realistic businessman. Now this is what he portrays in the book, it may not be the case of reality.
Let's compare this to some really famous business men.
vs Ray Kroc (founder of McDonald's chain, yes he is the "founder") - read his autobiography
Worked two jobs when starting working as salesman in day and piano player in evening for radio. When starting Mcdonald's worked one job selling milkshake mixers. Once founded McDonald's he went all out and CONCENTRATED on his art. He had HIGH STANDARDS, WAS OBSESSIVE, AND HARD TO WORK FOR.
vs Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathway) - read his biography - Snowball
Father was a stock trader, started learning stocks, and worked for a brilliant man (Benjamin Graham) offering to work for no money. He CONCENTRATED on his art and WAS OBSESSIVE.
vs Steve Jobs (Apple) - listen to his official biography - Walter Isaacson
Abandoned by his parents, adopted, met Wozniak, knew IT was going to big, worked HARD, CONCENTRATED on his art, WAS OBSESSIVE, and HARD TO WORK WITH.
vs Elon Musk (Tesla, Space X, Solar City) - listen to his biography
Closest to Branson, but again - very INTELLIGENT, worked HARD - aka boundless energy/slept in the office (even now at this time of writing), OBSESSIVE, and HARD TO WORK WITH.
vs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) - listen to his biography
Knew web was going to be big, left his well paying job on the biggest risk of his life, worked HARD, very frugal, OBSESSIVE, HARD TO WORK WITH.
I could go on and on - look at Walt Disney, Bill Gates.
These characteristics don't seem to come out. All the others I have mentioned have more money than Richard Branson by at least several fold. If anyone conducted business like Branson, failure is a high likelihood, instead if you are interested in business, the others mentioned above would be better options to learn from.
The closest to Branson is Donald Trump, a showman, attention grabbing personality. I question both of their net worths. There is a book which helps to counter the image of Richard by Tom Bowers.
That being said, I did enjoy the book, and would recommend it to everyone, if you note the above caveats. I am listening to more books read by Branson, as I like his easy going style.
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- Neil
- 12-04-09
A fasinating insight...
Whether you?re a person who admires him or not, Sir Richard is and continues to be one of Britain?s top business personalities. In this book Richard personally delivers his story from beginning to date. It?s a remarkable insight into the man, and really goes a long way to explaining how things came to be and why. One of the things I find most compelling about the story is the intimacy, the personal elements, at some points you smile, even laugh, and then suddenly you?re right there in the heart of the moment as he describes a crises or personal tragedy.
I?m reminded just why I love self narrated biographies when I listen to this, Sir Richard to me has always been one of the greats, and this book offers a close up personal look at his life and story. It?s not so much about the business itself, but more about Richard, his life, the people around him, and how the events and people close to him empowered him to become the person he has.
A fantastic listen and highly recommended, shall certainly listen to again. If you?re looking to know more about the business and what Richard looks for in a person and the traits that outline Virgin then another title well worth listening to is Richard Branson?s Business Stripped Bare. Which to is an excellent listen and scores 5/5.
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- L
- 03-02-12
Pleasantly Surprised
Not at all what I was expecting. A very intimate account of Mr B's life made all the more poignant because it is read by the man himself. Here is a man who has lived by the seat of his pants! Morally questionable, yes and yet wonderfully honest and down-to-earth. A real emotional rollercoaster where we are mercifuly spared spoonfuls of Virgin PR. For the most part, Richard manages to leave his ego out of the equation and leave us with a well-rounded overview of how he got to where he is. Hugely inspiring to be who we are. I'd like to add, he cooks a very nice pizza :-) Thanks RB.
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- Darren
- 27-09-09
Well worth the Credit
Interesting and inspiring, a must read for all budding entrepreneurs
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- Lloyd Jones
- 16-04-18
Absolutely loved it - read by the great man himsel
loved it.
I didn't realise RB actually read it himself until I started listening so that was a big plus to begin with.
genuine, insightful and incredibly and interesting story - very funny and heartfelt one moment and then heartbreaking in the next.
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- Michael Killen
- 19-02-18
FASCINATING insight and very funny
I absolutely loved this book. Richard has had an amazing life and he talks through how he has built a brilliant, global business and kept his reputation throughout.
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- Arthur
- 09-08-12
Very Good Read
All the 'Persona' hype aside, this is still a very worthwhile read, even when he jumps out of the helecopter !! Read by the man himself, anyone who takes on B.A. and wins gets my vote.
Arthur . Australia
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- Marti_F
- 01-06-12
Exciting, insightful and honest
I was addicted to listening to Richard talk about his life, trials, tribulations, loves and his businesses. It's made me love him for who he is and what he stands for: fun, honesty, hard work and adventure.
I recommend this audiobook very highly. It is exciting from the start, and is very entertaining. I now understand what happened with the record company and with Virgin Atlantic which I was not able to fathom at the time.
It's a stunningly candid listen.
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- Christian K.j
- 23-10-09
Very good book
Really liked this book learned a lot about Richard and how he grew up and what is life story is about, i laphed and cried during some of the book and very happy i bought it. A++ for this book always keeps your attention throughtout the book.
Very glad i got this book
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- Colin Downton
- 23-02-21
Surprised
This book was very interesting and I was so surprised at the difficulties RB had throughout his business life in the early stages. Thank you for the insight.
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- Michael
- 18-07-16
wanting more
i wish it wasn't abridged. id love to hear the full story. would be nice.
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- Josh
- 27-06-15
a must read if your looking at any type of businss
richard has amazing bravery in having so many companies and having to put it on the line also going back home that night iand still connecting with his family like nothing happened one of the most flexible people in the world
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-20
overrated
it's overrated. I expected a gripping story but was mostly just a list of RB's achievements. But an interesting entrepreneurs's story none the less
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- Anonymous User
- 29-09-20
wow!! thank you Richarc
a really great audio. I absolutely enjoyed it and will be restarting it again as soon as I finish this sentence
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- April Ashton
- 28-10-19
Loved it
A wonderful human once said, if you’re not living life on the edge you’re taking up too much space. Richard is one person who is not interested in tip toeing through life hoping to make it safely to death. This autobiography is an inspiration. Way to go.
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- Troy
- 06-08-19
Worth Reading
Easy to Listen too, he Was Brave man in so much Debt. Well Done Look at you Now mate
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-06-19
Great listen
some chapters/sections are out of order. All in all, enjoyable and will recommend again and again
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- Lauren Barea
- 23-04-19
Fantastic read
Just loved it. Some valuable lessons about business and life. Can't wait to read his next book
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- Anonymous User
- 19-04-19
Brilliant! A must for all entrepreneurs
Great story.
Absolutely must listen stuff for every aspiring Entrepreneur.
Get into it.
Enjoy it too.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-19
Great book
Could use a bit more explanation on economic terms but Richard Branson clearly knows how to engage a reader