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A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams

Author:
Jeff Pearce
Read by:
Robin Morrissey
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Ratings
Book
70
Narrator
36
Release Date
December 13, 2018
Duration
8 hours 7 minutes
Summary
Little Jeff Pearce grew up in a post-war Liverpool slum. His father lived the life of an affluent gentleman whilst his mother was forced to steal bread to feed her starving children. Life was tough and from the moment Jeff could walk he learned to go door to door, begging rags from the rich, which he sold down the markets. Leaving school at the age of fourteen, he embarked on an extraordinary journey, and found himself, before the age of thirty, a millionaire. Then a cruel twist of fate left him penniless. With nothing but holes in his pockets, Jeff had no alternative but to go back down the markets and start all over again. Could he really get back everything he had lost?
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Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2025

I absolutely loved this book. So, inspirational! I have a daughter with dyslexia, so it hit home. Highly recommend!

Profile Avatar Rondavooo May 2025

I got bored and had to quit 3/4 of the way in. I tried.

Profile Avatar Suzanne M. May 2025

Excellent listen! So inspiring! Such energy! Such fun! Get this one!

Profile Avatar Roxann W. May 2025

This book was very moving. The narrator made it sound like he was Jeff! Jeff was excellent at portraying his life in this story! Will read again it is so good. ❤️

Profile Avatar Carole H. Jun 2026

Loved this listen as I find it hard to read a book but since I’ve discovered audiobooks, I find I can get totally lost in them. 2 of my 7 adult Children are dyslexic and your story as a teenager reminds my so much of my 3rd boy. He left school early and went into the Family Business and is extremely successful. I’m going to get him to listen to your book too. Your Mum was an amazing Lady, I hope I’m half as supportive as her. Well done Jeff and Family xxxx

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2025

I LOVED every minute of listening to this book! Truly uplifting to a mother's heart. In spite of hardship and heartbreak, Choosing to believe the best in another and persistent in love carries us through!

Profile Avatar Irene H. Jul 2025

How things have changed in so many ways for people with dyslexia

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2025

Great book, took many twists following this inspirational life story.

Profile Avatar Laura R. May 2025

I really liked this book. Gosh, in the world today I wish there were more people who had a good heart, honesty, and integrity as this man did. No victim mentality here. No matter what life through at him, he always pulled himself up by his own bootstraps. Such a wholesome read. Don’t miss it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2025

A very inspirational and compelling story. Especially like the first 1/3 of the book. After finishing the book, it made me search him on YouTube to see what he looked like. He's not anything like I imagined. The narration was excellent.

Profile Avatar Aletha E. Apr 2025

I absolutely loved this book. Jeff Pearce is an inspiration. His life story shows how some people are able to overcome difficult circumstances through hard work and determination.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2025

Inspiring. Reenforces how one persons love and belief in another can help them work hard and overcome difficulties Good read

Profile Avatar Namarran Apr 2025

Inspiring, well written, and great narration.

Profile Avatar Rob Apr 2025

Didn't realize until later that this was his story.

Profile Avatar Sally J. Apr 2025

I enjoyed this book. It left me feeling hopeful. It also left me wanting to know more about Jeff Pearce and the company’s he built.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2025

I loved this memoir, and the narrator did a good job. I would recommend to anyone who likes memoirs

A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams

A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams

Author: Jeff Pearce
Read by: Robin Morrissey
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