Jack Wild: It's a Dodger's Life
Jack Wild
Propelled to stardom at the age of 15, until his tragic death from cancer at the age of 53, this is the story of actor Jack Wild, in his own words – published for the first time.
Jack was just an ordinary young boy, whose talent was spotted by chance by a theatrical agent, and propelled onto the world stage through his performance in the 1968 film musical Oliver! It brought him an Oscar nomination and international stardom.
As his fame grew, Jack also began to battle with alcoholism, which eventually dominated most accounts of his life. After the glittery highs of the 60’s and 70’s came the “lost decade” of the 80’s; the lows of debts and sectioning under the Mental Health Act. The real story of this is here, in Jack’s own words.
But this isn’t a memoir of pity and darkness. Jack loved life, and loved his life. In the 90’s, and fully sober, Jack returned to the screen in films such as Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. Even in the face of the tragic diagnosis of mouth cancer which eventually killed him, he remained resolutely optimistic about life.
His story contains vivid behind the scenes accounts of many great names he worked with, from British favourites such as Diana Dors and Ron Moody to international stars like Bing Crosby and Kevin Costner.
Completed by Jack’s widow Claire, the book is in Jack’s unique narrative voice with honesty, roguish charm and a breath-taking lack of self-pity.
Duration - 20h.
Author - Jack Wild.
Narrator - Richard Burnip.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2018 Fantom Publishing ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Jack Wild
Richard Burnip
Spokenworld Audio/Ladbroke Audio Ltd
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
Propelled to stardom at the age of 15, until his tragic death from cancer at the age of 53, this is the story of actor Jack Wild, in his own words – published for the first time. Jack was just an ordinary young boy, whose talent was spotted by chance by a theatrical agent, and propelled onto the world stage through his performance in the 1968 film musical Oliver! It brought him an Oscar nomination and international stardom. As his fame grew, Jack also began to battle with alcoholism, which eventually dominated most accounts of his life. After the glittery highs of the 60’s and 70’s came the “lost decade” of the 80’s; the lows of debts and sectioning under the Mental Health Act. The real story of this is here, in Jack’s own words. But this isn’t a memoir of pity and darkness. Jack loved life, and loved his life. In the 90’s, and fully sober, Jack returned to the screen in films such as Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. Even in the face of the tragic diagnosis of mouth cancer which eventually killed him, he remained resolutely optimistic about life. His story contains vivid behind the scenes accounts of many great names he worked with, from British favourites such as Diana Dors and Ron Moody to international stars like Bing Crosby and Kevin Costner. Completed by Jack’s widow Claire, the book is in Jack’s unique narrative voice with honesty, roguish charm and a breath-taking lack of self-pity. Duration - 20h. Author - Jack Wild. Narrator - Richard Burnip. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2018 Fantom Publishing ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Foreword
Duration:00:01:12
Chapter 01
Duration:00:19:49
Chapter 02
Duration:00:15:44
Chapter 03
Duration:00:25:07
Chapter 04
Duration:00:18:46
Chapter 05
Duration:00:15:08
Chapter 06
Duration:00:43:27
Chapter 07
Duration:00:53:15
Chapter 08
Duration:00:41:29
Chapter 09
Duration:00:54:43
Chapter 10
Duration:00:50:08
Chapter 11
Duration:00:35:27
Chapter 12
Duration:01:05:33
Chapter 13
Duration:01:16:15
Chapter 14
Duration:00:57:26
Chapter 15
Duration:00:48:50
Chapter 16
Duration:00:50:38
Chapter 17
Duration:01:23:32
Chapter 18
Duration:00:38:17
Chapter 19
Duration:00:46:40
Chapter 20
Duration:00:38:30
Chapter 21
Duration:01:35:56
Chapter 22
Duration:01:45:23
Chapter 23
Duration:01:14:44
Chapter 24
Duration:00:29:19
Epilogue
Duration:00:09:45
Afterword
Duration:00:02:25
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:01:54
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:29