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The Moon's a Balloon

By: David Niven
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When The Moon's a Balloon was first published in 1971, it received huge acclaim. The book became a classic and has gone on to sell over five million copies worldwide.

Rich in hilarious anecdote, it tells the story of Niven's school and Sandhurst days, his posting to Malta with the Highland Light Infantry, and how he escaped the army for a new life in the States. There he joined New York high society, before crossing the continent, lured by Hollywood. He returned to Britain to serve during the Second World War, but then made Hollywood his home.

A self-confessed name dropper, Niven's encounters range from garden walks with Churchill to finding Greta Garbo swimming naked in his pool.

©1971 Marulto Establishment; (P)2005 Headline Audiobooks Biographies & Memoirs Funny Witty Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment Film & TV Entertainment & Performing Arts Celebrity

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"An immensely enjoyable, witty and racy memoir." ( Sunday Times)
"Forthright, bawdy, and often hilarious, zany and zestful, his anecdotes should keep you entertained for hours." ( Sunday Express)
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my only regret about this audiobook is that it is too brief, I wish it was longer.

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