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  • Agatha Christie: An Autobiography

  • Written by: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Agatha Christie
  • Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
  • 3.3 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)
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Agatha Christie: An Autobiography

Written by: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Agatha Christie

Publisher's Summary

Back in print in an all-new edition is the engaging and illuminating chronicle of the life of the "Queen of Mystery". Fans of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple and readers of John Curran’s fascinating biographies Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making will be spellbound by the compelling, authoritative account of one of the world’s most influential and fascinating novelists, told in her own words and inimitable style - and here in her own voice. These audio excerpts were dictated by Agatha Christie herself. 

The New York Times Book Review called Christie’s autobiography a "joyful adventure," saying, "she brings the sense of wonder... to her extraordinary career."

Please note: This is a historical recording, and the audio quality is reflective of the time in which it was recorded.

©1977 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2010 Agatha Christie Archive Trust

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I couldn’t get through it

I went for a walk hoping to hear Agatha Christie tell her own life story, but the audio quality was just horrible. With so much clicking and such, it made it unbearable to make an attempt to listen to it. Gave up after five minutes. Too bad.

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Would have enjoyed it more if audio quality had been better

It was so interesting to have the opportunity of hearing Agatha Christie narrate her own autobiography. Unfortunately the audio quality made it difficult to understand it very clearly. I persevered and was able to get the gist of what she was saying. Unfortunately missed a considerable part. Would love to hear it again if the audio could be enhanced.

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  • MJB
  • 2019-12-07

INTIMATE PORTRAIT

I found it very interesting when Ms Christie was talking about her insecurities with her writings and how she needed constant reassurance. It was also interesting to see how she struggled with her stories and characters and how she came to develop some of them. It was nice that it was from her perspective and not those of a biographer or historian.

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