The Long and Winding Road

My Autobiography

De: Lesley Pearse

Narrado por: Rebecca Lacey

Brought to you by Penguin.

One of the world’s bestselling storytellers, Lesley Pearse writes brilliantly about survivors. Why? Because she is one herself . . .
Born during the Second World War, Lesley’s innocence came to an abrupt end when a neighbour found her, aged 3, coatless in the snow.
The mother she’d been unable to wake had been dead for days. Sent to an orphanage, Lesley soon learned adults couldn’t always be trusted.

As a teenager in the swinging sixties, she took herself to London. Here, the second great tragedy of her life occurred. Falling pregnant, she was sent to a mother and baby home, and watched helplessly as her newborn was taken from her.

But like so many of her generation, Lesley had to carry on. She was, after all, a true survivor. Marriage and children followed – and all the while she nurtured a dream: to be a writer. Yet it wasn’t until at the age of 48 that her stories – of women struggling in a difficult world – found a publisher, and the bestseller lists beckoned.

As heartbreaking as it is heartwarming, Lesley’s story really is A Long and Winding Road with surprises and uplifting hope around every corner . . .
‘Inspiring and hopeful, this heartwarming memoir will have you captivated’ Woman
‘An incredible memoir‘ Sun
‘[Lesley] is a great storyteller, and like all good stories The Long and Winding Road concludes with one terrific twist’ Daily Mail

©2024 Lesley Pearse (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

I couldn’t put this book down. Although harrowing at times, Lesley’s indomitable spirit shines through. What an inspiration, what a book!

Searingly honest, and fabulously entertaining, Lesley's life story is a poignant and powerful story that is truly unputdownable

A totally gripping read, by turns tragic, mad-cap, heartbreaking and mind-blowing. And anyone who can read that final chapter without bursting into happy tears has to have a heart of stone

An incredible life story from a literary icon, Lesley Pearse’s truth is even more gripping than her fiction

This inspiring, heart-warming, extraordinary memoir will have you captivated

Humorous and heartbreaking, Lesley opens up to her readers in a way that is rare and very special. I was so gripped I read it twice

What a roller coaster of a ride. I couldn't do anything else until I'd finished this book. Gripping, heart wrenching. A true life Woman of Substance. It was an amazing read

Lesley is a survivor, you'll certainly want to read the extraordinary story of her life. Inspiring and hopeful, this heartwarming memoir will have you captivated

An incredible memoir

[Lesley] is a great storyteller, and like all good stories The Long and Winding Road concludes with one terrific twist

Absolutely Wonderful!

I have read all Lesley Pearce’s Books and loved each and every one of them! What an incredible life she has lived, which is why, I’m sure, her books are so real. She is a superb storyteller and deserves every success she has achieved, I have the utmost respect for this amazingly strong woman.