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The Guv'nor
- The Autobiography of Lenny McLean
- Narrated by: Karl Jenkinson
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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The Guv'nor
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Publisher's Summary
This is the classic book that started an entire genre - the story of the most iconic hardman of them all.
Lenny McLean was one of the deadliest bareknuckle fighters Britain has ever seen. He had dear, powerful friends, but he also had terrible enemies. So much so that he had two bullet wounds in his back - each from a different attack.
He was also stabbed repeatedly - always from behind. But Lenny was also a warm, big-hearted grizzly bear of a man, whose main weakness was an overwhelming desire to put the welfare of his mates ahead of his own wellbeing.
In his extraordinary autobiography, he tells of how the Mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bareknuckle boxer in a multimillion pound illicit bout.
The Mafia's man lasted less than three minutes. When the IRA fronted up a London gang in a money-laundering scam, Lenny was brought in to intimidate the terrorists. The IRA, not surprisingly, backed off.
His most serious trial came when he was accused of murder. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of 25 years, Lenny never gave up - and went on to be found not guilty.
This is a tale of one man's triumph against almost insurmountable odds, in a battle that Len fought every day for himself, and to 'put steam on the table' for his wife and kids.
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- Joe mazza
- 06-04-22
Excellent
What an outstanding story of a very charismatic figure.. The narration is without a doubt the best I have heard to date on audible.
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- C. M.
- 27-03-22
Good stuff! Good story, good performance!
If you’re familiar with Lenny, you’ll know what to expect from his autobiography. It’s a good story with plenty of enlightening and entertaining tales. Performance was well done and enjoyable!
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- Leah Troen
- 10-01-22
Great Book!!
great story!! the Performance was great.. made me think I was there with the Gov..
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- Doc Purple
- 19-11-21
Captivating Biography
What a remarkably dangerous and riveting account of the life Lenny lived. Tough as diamonds with principles to match. I found the mixture of being deadly dangerous man and a loving compassionate husband and father to be fascinating.
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- Michael Biggerstaff
- 29-09-21
Great story
Lenny McLean lived an insane life and this book tells some crazy stories and is beyond entertaining. A must listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-09-21
Absolutely Amazing!!!
An amazing story of the life of an incredible man! Highly recommend to anyone, regardless of what you're into.
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- Tortfeasor
- 08-05-21
I love this book!
The story is spellbinding and the narration is worth the price of admission. I can’t recommend this book enough!
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- Michael V McKenney
- 20-02-21
Fantastic and interesting story from start to finish
Highly recommend, from hard Scrabble, abused/beaten as a child, hustle in the street, prison, to the big screen.
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- Sarah Ryder
- 12-02-21
Brilliant!!
I could not stop listening to this book. Amazing story full of everything. you won't be disappointed x
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- Hi
- 01-02-21
man what a book
times I was on edge, on high and also felt horrible. but ups and downs this is a great book for a great man.
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- Sledge
- 29-01-21
The Guv’nor
Met Lenny a few times in the early 90’s when I was doing the doors, the book sums him up exactly, very fair, heart of gold & total animal when upset! RIP Lenny.
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- Paul S
- 07-04-21
"a diabolical liberty" this is not
Lenny's life is an amazing listen and the performance is top notch. if you are any way interested in the krays era or the older gangsters of England then I highly recommend this book. in fact even if it's just a passing fancy you will still enjoy this. Lenny is very honest and goes into an exceptional amount of detail on his past crimes and fights. genuinely enjoyable and I would recommend this audio book.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-12-20
absolutely brilliant
loved every min of this book ,great story there wont be another like lenny RIP THE GUVNOR
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- Antony B.
- 26-12-20
Gripping book
brilliant book, you warm to Lenny so much, he made the best out of his life and was taken too soon.
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- Chay Parnell
- 12-04-21
my 1st book
This was my 1st audio book and I really enjoyed it. never thought I would like it so much thank you.
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- Eric Wunderbar
- 26-02-21
Hooked (?)
Spellbinding from start to finish. Wish he was still around. A fantastic story. Not many like him. A one in a million. True old school.
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- justin s.
- 28-04-21
fantastic book
Great book loved every minute of it, one of the best I have downloaded to date
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-04-21
Great listen
loved it the old East end days and what life was like for people who lived ther on the edge
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- Thomas S.
- 21-04-21
Amazing
Insight into a world so far removed from the average man... a one of the kind... the Guv’nor!
Gripping stuff!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-04-21
Brilliant
loved it best audible book so far could not wait to tune in for more
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- Jake Maxwell
- 13-06-21
There is only one Lenny McLean
When I first read the write up of this book I wasn’t sure if it would suit my tastes, violence, abuse and a strong cockney accent. But the story of Lenny McLean is so much more. The story he tells really draws you into the dark underbelly of London during the 70’s, 80’s early 90’s. He becomes this larger life, lovable villain. Using humour and a real punch of honesty you find yourself in his corner cheering him on. This book needs to be made into a movie as is quite incredible the life he lived.
Also loved the narration, as mentioned earlier the book is read in a cockney accent but really adds to reality of the book. 💯 love this audiable and recommend it to everyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-02-22
A Thug with a conscience & heart...
Narrator was fabulous, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I have since looked up some people mentioned throughout the book & Lenny was definitely a 'larger than life' character that has touched many lives - in both good & bad ways.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-01-22
Couldn't stop listening
I admittedly knew nothing about Lenny McLean going into it but got hooked. The brutally honest and in parts emotional life story of a fascinating man. Really good performance by the narrator.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-12-22
Haven’t enjoyed an audio book like this in a long time
Brilliant story about a larger than life man, never short on action throughout the story. One minute you’ll be laughing the next you’ll be wiping the tears from your cheeks, narrator knocks it out of the park.
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- steve johnson
- 10-11-22
Beautifully told, heart warming story
Fascinating story about a true old school gent... could not stop listening and went through it quicker than any other audiobook. Told with honesty and good humour and I really felt like I got a glimpse of the man behind the legend.. you won't be disappointed..
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- Encrypted Listener
- 28-09-22
Great Listen. 10/10
I loved this audiobook. Not my usual listen but well worth it. What a legend Lenny is. RIP.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-09-22
Gobsmacking and brilliant
This story left me speechless and the way it was laid down and narrated just perfect.
An outstanding listen. 10/10.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-01-22
Spot on
Loved it very entertaining and always interesting read. Loads of diverity in the stories that were This mans life
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-22
Amazing
Blow away at this book. I’m lost for words but am so happy to have had the honour to have listen to this. Touches on ever emotion and ends on a sad note. Man’s a legend
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- Anonymous User
- 04-09-22
Awesome
Brilliantly worn and narrated. I highly recommended listening to this book, old school hard men are few and far between these days.