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Losing My Virginity

Written by: Richard Branson
Narrated by: Richard Branson
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Publisher's Summary

Losing My Virginity is an amazing memoir, a definitive business guide and an inspirational story that reveals Sir Richard's unique philosophy on business, the Virgin brand and life.
©1998 Richard Branson (P)1998 Random House Audiobooks

What the critics say

"Branson has a list of achievements unmatched by any other UK businessman. For anyone burning with entrepreneurial zeal, his reminiscences are akin to a sacred text." (Mail on Sunday)

"An incredible man, and this is an incredible autobiography... a great read - sex, balloons, intrigue and money." (Sunday Business

"Candid and humorous." (The Times)

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Great Read/ Listen

Richard Branson takes you on a journey of his life - both from a business and personal perspective. He is a very down-to-earth guy, great sense of humour, and clearly a person with a great deal of integrity. There is a lot to be learned from this story.
Definitely worth a read/ listen.

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Fun, Fun, Fun

Loved it! You will learn so much from this brilliant man and his life story is a real page turner! I couldn't stop listening. And its being read by Richard himself! I highly recommend this audiobook.

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I had NO IDEA!!

What a GREAT book! I am in shock at all the road blocks and mountains that Sir Richard had to climb! Wealth was definitely not an easy road for him-struggled like the rest of us, BUT he NEVER gave up! I am inspired!

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A great listen for sure

I love listening to Richard Branson. He’s such a great storyteller. This is another great book by him.

Richard, please keep writing and telling us more. We love it. Ben

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Sir Richard Branson is the real deal!

Well written thankfully read by SRB.
Flows, beautifully well, describing SRB's life until the decision of a heavy weight match with British Airways.
Can't wait to get into the next chapters of Sir Richard's adventures, which are not for the faint hearted! Brilliant

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Fun and easy to listen to

Interesting book detailing many make or break moments of Richard Branson’s life. It’s nice to learn about and experience a bit of his viewpoint on life, and how he has lived it so far.

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Great content but a little short

The story was really well written, narrated by Richard Branson himself. I just thought that story was a little short and many chapters of his life he wasn’t present in the story. Overall a great book

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Funny, emotional, thrilling

Probably one of the most captivating autobiographies I have ever read in my life. I would read it again.

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  • Jez
  • 2021-08-09

i couldve listened to the whole thing in one go

i just finished listening to this for the second time. Its very fascinating to learn his story of how he started from nothing and managed to claw his way up with his interesting way of doing business.

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A compelling journey!

Great listen! Richard Branson tells his story very well and I always enjoy it when the book is also Narrated by the author. This really helped me to start thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life!

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  • Sean Fitzpatrick
  • 2009-10-31

Great book about Virgin and the Branson

This was a fun book to listen to. As an entrepreneur dealing with the constants ups and downs of business - it is temping just to say "screw it" and through in the towel. The listener learns about the ups and downs of Virgin, how it got started and its constant struggle with cash flow. You hear about Virgin's success and its failures. In its early years Virgin often took 2 steps forward and then one step back to grow. I can relate.

Branson also does a great job at revealing enough about his life and character to make the whole book work.

Love the book and would recommend it to any entrepreneur trying to grow a business.

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  • Dhruv Shah
  • 2016-09-16

Very different from the actual book.

I was looking forward to the same as book but this looks like an incomplete one. Hope I get the actual audio of the book like how Steve Jobs or Elon Musk books are.

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  • Michael
  • 2009-04-27

Humorous, Educating and Enjoyable

I will keep this short and brief.

Losing My Virginity is a great book and is a good way to be entertained for a couple hours. Branson is quite ambitious and this book shows how he lived his life the way he wanted to and one of these outcomes was an incredible company. His stories are both educating and humorous. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to learn the type of life Richard Branson lived.

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  • Connie
  • 2016-10-09

Amazing

Where your mind goes your heart follows. Anything is possible no matter what it looks like on the outside.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-06-27

He has lived a great life

Well narrated and oh what an inspiring story. I have learned a lot from him on how went after every business he wanted. Ill be applying this is my own life. At some point I felt like I had a hand in every cookie jar, I am no longer afraid.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-12-21

Losing my Virginity

British business magnate and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes over 400 companies in various industries such as music, telecommunications, and transportation. He is known for his unconventional and innovative approach to business, and has a reputation as a risk-taker and a leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Branson's journey to success began in the 1970s, when he founded the student magazine "Student." From there, he went on to start a record store, and eventually, the Virgin Records label, which signed artists such as the Rolling Stones and the Sex Pistols. From there, Branson's empire continued to grow, and he has since ventured into a variety of industries, including air travel, financial services, and even space travel. Congratulations Sir Richard Branson this is the best read I ever listened to (Dyslexia) also!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-12-06

Simply amazing!

Good one. It’s a must read if you have an ambition to become an entrepreneur.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-09-29

Good read

Mr. Branson has beautifully explained his life story and adversities he overcame in his life.

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  • Alfredo Nuvunga
  • 2022-05-20

It had stopped in chapter 4

Dear all,

The record had stopped on chapter 4 and isn’t possible to continue listening.

Warm regards

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-02-16

Mesmerizing

I was mesmerized from start to finish. What a fantastic story and what a compelling life. Artfully structured, down to earth, authentic, witty and tender. I loved it. Only sorry it took me this long to get to.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-03-24

Be bold and live fully ... an amazing life lesson!

Richard Branson's life is extraordinary! Building his businesses from scratch, leading trends, seizing every opportunity while having an amazing personal life. All of it being driven by fun and adventure quest! Empowering ...

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  • Adesh S Mittalkod
  • 2019-05-09

It's like a movie.

If you are looking for a book to inspiration you, this will be one amongst them.

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  • Daniela Agres-Eloy
  • 2017-09-27

the book for bold people

once more i realize everyone has their struggles to cope with and stories to tell
beautiful book, beautiful person
'i don't want to plan their lives, i want them to be happy', i've always said this too

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