A Postillion Struck by Lightning was a best seller on first publication and marked Dirk Bogarde's transition from star of stage and screen to a best-selling and internationally acclaimed author. This vivid and engaging memoir traces the first steps of Dirk Bogarde as a young actor before he became world famous as well as his childhood amidst the enchanting beauty of rural Sussex. Here is the delightful harmony of summer days spent fishing with his young sister, a hunt for an escaped tortoise, the discovery of the biggest mushroom in the world, and the quest to win a pet canary at the local fair. Then came the plays he and sister used to put on in their barn, followed by the local amateur dramatic society, all a prelude to his growing desire to join the world of the stage.
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"Wonderful memoir of Dirks childhood and journey into adolescence. Funny, witty, dry and humorous. A real treat! This was th efirst in Dirk's autobiographies and it started me on a journey of discovery of all things Dirk related. I recommend his books to everyone, they are just simply fantastic."
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Lauren (5 out of 5 stars)