Roald Dahl | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar - Full audiobook with text (AudioEbook)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024

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  • @gabriellaali5820
    @gabriellaali5820 2 года назад +602

    Great story, I’m 82 years old this facility helps me to endure my loneliness, thank you.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  2 года назад +47

      Your welcome. I’m glad you found the channel. 🙏

    • @mariepalmer6968
      @mariepalmer6968 2 года назад +52

      Your message is very thought provoking. I am so glad you can navigate the Internet world, many of your generation do not as it scares them. I agree these audio books are fabulous. Keep listening and enjoying x

    • @crazytop10ever6
      @crazytop10ever6 2 года назад +33

      hope you’re doing well! :)

    • @dieselblaze6665
      @dieselblaze6665 Год назад +17

      Well do you think you will make it to the age of 99?
      (BETTY WHITE did!)

    • @kianbabaee1323
      @kianbabaee1323 Год назад +10

      Aww so cute

  • @teresahopemiller1008
    @teresahopemiller1008 8 месяцев назад +38

    This is the wonderful part of this day. It's getting me through challenging times. I am a anglophile. My husband is ill. a fan of the fab four The Beatles. I love Roald Dahl and J.R.R.Tolkien. my favorite authors. I will gladly subscribe.

  • @mateogarcia3190
    @mateogarcia3190 9 месяцев назад +13

    The greatest redemption story of the human heart I've heard in decades!

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  9 месяцев назад

      It’s wonderful isn’t it. Glad you enjoyed it 😀🙏

  • @constancewalsh3646
    @constancewalsh3646 7 месяцев назад +25

    The most wonderful story I've ever heard on youtube. I knew of this author but had never read him. The narrator I liked very much also, as this is a crucial aspect of enjoyment. But the story takes it away! Thank You, I will look for more.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are very welcome 🙏

  • @charlenetaub1701
    @charlenetaub1701 8 месяцев назад +17

    So appreciate a story with no ads! Thank you ❤!

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  8 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoy it! Your welcome 🙏

  • @trishbirchard1270
    @trishbirchard1270 11 месяцев назад +23

    Read just yesterday that Wes Anderson has created a movie based on this story starring Benedict Cumberbach and other luminaries ; can’t wait!

  • @bettinahippel5660
    @bettinahippel5660 7 месяцев назад +11

    What a wonderful story! I enjoyed every detail of it in a sleepless night. Reading the text at the same time turned it into an even more complete experience. Thank you.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

  • @bobbystebbins3542
    @bobbystebbins3542 Год назад +12

    I listen to your adiobooks when I am going to sleep, it is the only thing that gets me to go to sleep. The wonderful story of Henry sugar is my favorite.

  • @andrec.8109
    @andrec.8109 Год назад +63

    This story is one of his masterpieces. He goes three stories deep, weaves in a bit of reality with fiction, and totally transports you. Love this one.

  • @helenwheels3341
    @helenwheels3341 Год назад +15

    One of the best stories EVER

  • @CarMaBear
    @CarMaBear 4 года назад +56

    Having read (and Re-read) this as a kid, I've spent loads of time trying to accomplish seeing without my eyes. Roald Dahl is brilliant at creating in us the longing for the fantastic and impossible.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +7

      I agree with you 100% there is so much magic in all of his stories. It really gets the mind wondering and the full capacity of human potential.
      You might enjoy the video below. It's my commentary of the book on a new channel I am beginning to develop.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +5

      ruclips.net/video/9XEQN5XgLQ4/видео.html

    • @CarMaBear
      @CarMaBear 4 года назад +4

      @@lewiskirk8289 right! Watching now 🙃

    • @Braxton9744
      @Braxton9744 Год назад +4

      The impossible is more possible than you think, and just as fantastic. There is a place you can go and train your incredible abilities, Vibravison. It is a branch off from the Indonesian martial art merpati putih. Anyone is more than capable of learning extraordinary abilities.

    • @CarMaBear
      @CarMaBear Год назад +1

      @@Braxton9744 for real??? Ima look that up...

  • @katefox8599
    @katefox8599 11 месяцев назад +19

    One of my childhood favorites. Enjoyed listening to it as a adult. Thank you ;)

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  11 месяцев назад +1

      You’re very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 😀🙏

    • @louise7552
      @louise7552 10 месяцев назад

      I never knew who this author was till this popped up. Is this a kids thing? I missed out on. 😊

  • @zed2960
    @zed2960 10 месяцев назад +15

    If you witness a sudden increase in the views, that's because this video was suggested to us by Lavette 😎✌ Greetings, and thanks for uploading this

    • @r2dadizubz
      @r2dadizubz 10 месяцев назад +2

      Haha 😅

    • @zed2960
      @zed2960 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@r2dadizubz You came from there too??

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi there, who is Lavette? And what is this group to do with? Thanks 🙏

    • @zed2960
      @zed2960 10 месяцев назад

      @@lewiskirk8289 She suggested we read this book and gave a link to you. Her youtube is @lavette 916. Hard to describe who she is lol. A very interesting woman with occult knowledge I would say.She was talking about chakras and how to move up the ladder and I guess this book in a way eludes to that.

    • @user-mx8th5bn2r
      @user-mx8th5bn2r 9 месяцев назад

      Yes and Victoria cotton recommended also who is also connected to Lavette . One love for the good of our higher selves our hearts as light as a feather 🪶

  • @BobBobson-ho6tv
    @BobBobson-ho6tv 7 месяцев назад +5

    I love your reading of audiobooks. I listen to them so much, listening to other people read these books sound odd.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like them! Enjoy!
      youtube.com/@bookclub5291?si=48IEnaB1yT4Yu2_n

  • @johnbee7729
    @johnbee7729 7 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for this. Your.voice is perfect for this tale.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for listening. Glad you enjoyed it 😀🙏

  • @TheFakeyCakeMaker
    @TheFakeyCakeMaker Год назад +29

    Thanks for doing this Lewis, so hard to find stories for kids to just sit and listen to. It's really important for children to just sit quietly, it's very much missing in society today. My son (7) has thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Roald Dahl stories, he's not much of a reader but these have given him a reason to want to read. I don't think it'll ever be his favourite thing to do but at least this way he's not missing out.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +4

      Thanks for sharing. Yes, these AudioEbooks help people that might not be confident readers to gain access to these wonderful stories. There are so many Dahl classics for him to enjoy. Has he read any others?

    • @user-wc6rm3gf3l
      @user-wc6rm3gf3l 10 месяцев назад +1

      I totally agree about the importance of stillness in children.

    • @edelweiss9460
      @edelweiss9460 7 месяцев назад

      Toniebox is a creation for children that bring stories to life., worth checking out .

  • @msafiri707
    @msafiri707 9 месяцев назад +14

    Fantastic story and beautifully read … thank you 🙏

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are most welcome! 😀👍

  • @ontime3462
    @ontime3462 7 месяцев назад +3

    Was hooked from the start. Stayed hooked. The end.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed the reading! 😀👍

  • @lizzy9975
    @lizzy9975 Год назад +16

    It's a real shame you haven't posted anything in thr last 7 months.
    You've got a great voice.! These take me back to my childhood.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +10

      I post regularly over at my other channel Book Club. There is another massive library over there. Here is the link: youtube.com/@bookclub5291?si=XmyC_h-nU0dqvvox

    • @michelleayres5608
      @michelleayres5608 8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks❤

    • @janinemcdonnell9221
      @janinemcdonnell9221 8 месяцев назад

      Hi Lewis, what a fabulous book with a twist. Who would of thought the self indulgent Mr Sugar would have become a philanthropist? I listen to audiobooks while doing crossword puzzles. Have subscribed to your our RUclips channel as well. Thank you. 🇦🇺🦘

    • @janinemcdonnell9221
      @janinemcdonnell9221 8 месяцев назад

      Oops that was meant to read your other RUclips channel as well. 🇦🇺🦘

    • @RightToFreedomGirl
      @RightToFreedomGirl 6 месяцев назад

      😊

  • @dianabythebeach
    @dianabythebeach 7 месяцев назад +5

    Just discovered your YT channel. Wow....what an amazing story. I had planned on listening to just a page or two and then enjoying the rest after doing a few morning tasks and making some coffee. That didn't happen...I was immediately hooked, listened straight through reading along with the transcript. Now it is lunch time, still sitting in the same spot and no coffee. Thank you so much!! Definitely am subscribing. ❤

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +2

      Welcome! I’m pleased to hear that the reading hooked you in and that you enjoyed it so much. You shared your experience so well. Another thing you might enjoy is my other channel, where we read books live. We are currently reading The Secret Garden. Here is the link for you:
      youtube.com/@bookclub5291?si=48IEnaB1yT4Yu2_n

  • @laurafryer1860
    @laurafryer1860 2 года назад +21

    I absolutely love listening to your stories.i have been listening for about a week, and I am addicted.wondering what I will do once I have got through the rahl Dahl 😊 thank u so much for doing them ❤

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  2 года назад +3

      Hi Laura, and welcome to the channel. I’m really please to hear you are enjoying the books. I would recommend that you have a look at my other channel where there are many more readings. Have a look:
      ruclips.net/channel/UC9L6KBc0AKe2mL5Yli0AtyQ

  • @Tasia71144
    @Tasia71144 8 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, lovely story. I am sick in bed finally on the mend from the flu. Thank you reading this great story, sometimes it to much work watching tv, much nicer to relax and listen to story read by a wonderful narrator. 😊

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are very welcome. Glad you are feeling better 🙏❤️

    • @Tasia71144
      @Tasia71144 7 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thank you! It’s nice to be out of bed today. Having the windows open and airing out the house from everyone being sick ( and a nice stack of dirty dishes and laundry washing waiting for me) But I wanted to say I listened to The Twits last night and was cracking up, the voices you do are wonderful! I definitely recommend you! When Mrs Twitch got the shrinks, he sent her up with all those balloons I got a great laugh from that and the wormy spaghetti to, I would of loved to prank that on my little bratty brother back in the day as we were always pranking each other.
      I will be looking for all your stories, and what was that about RUclips demonetizing you? How can I help?

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      There are a few ways to help.
      You could head over to my other channel, subscribe and have a look through the library there. We have read many many books over at my book club channel.
      I also, have an audiobook app that you could sign up for to support me and enjoy all of the amazing features. Here are the links.
      My other Book Club channel:
      ruclips.net/p/PL0L0onrHik1u-0fd-jptjGpK_qXmOdQgw&si=qsXFFORzg0dO-iO_
      The audiobook app:
      www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=10758838

  • @DiliaMarques
    @DiliaMarques 2 года назад +28

    I loved it! Thank you very much. I started with "Boy" and now I just can't stop anymore🤣 Your reading is lovely, I can perfectly see the author or the personages through it and sometimes I even think that you should be a nice lovely person to do this. It's very generous of you and your time and talent. I'll go on listening to you and these beautiful books. I wish you well💖

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  2 года назад +3

      I’m glad you are enjoying the channel and all of the readings. You might want to check out my other channel where I often read books live. Have a look:
      ruclips.net/channel/UC9L6KBc0AKe2mL5Yli0AtyQ

    • @DiliaMarques
      @DiliaMarques 2 года назад +1

      @@lewiskirk8289 thank you very much, I will🙏

  • @TraderMAK
    @TraderMAK 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for video ... whoever uploaded it 🎉

  • @rich-ard-style6996
    @rich-ard-style6996 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great reading. Very enjoyable and Roald Dahls stories are captivating.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! They are among the best stories in my opinion 👍

  • @Shrekkiewekkie
    @Shrekkiewekkie Год назад +8

    This is very interesting I love it! I listen to you every single night with my headphones and I can’t stop!👍

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +1

      Thanks for listening. Glad that you enjoy the readings. 😀👍

  • @lucyfromsiberia
    @lucyfromsiberia 9 месяцев назад +2

    I'm gonna keep this story. I will listen to this story many times. I'm listening to the beginning of the story now. But I definitely like Henry, he's very funny. Rich Henry is very much like a poor Russian. I always thought rich people acted differently. This story should be very interesting.

  • @bunzy4350
    @bunzy4350 Год назад +12

    Superb quality...Im grateful for your patience and love for this book demonstrated.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +2

      I’m glad you enjoyed the AudioEbook 🙏

  • @Rabsmyth91
    @Rabsmyth91 9 месяцев назад +5

    Top notch narration. You had me captivated every sentence.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  9 месяцев назад +1

      Happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed the reading 😀👍

  • @constancekavanagh1125
    @constancekavanagh1125 10 месяцев назад +7

    Thank You Lavette 🙌🌠🔥😌💚💙💜 👑

  • @justBEingjada
    @justBEingjada Год назад +9

    Your such a great reader I love your voice thank you for all your book reads 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +3

      Hey. I’m glad that you enjoy the readings and my voice. Check out my other channel if you haven’t seen it! I read there live often.
      youtube.com/@bookclub5291

  • @kimberlysmith7311
    @kimberlysmith7311 Год назад +12

    Amazing story, wonderfully read. ❤. Your voice is also soothing to my soul. 🙂 So fortunate to have found your channel. 🙏💞💨

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +3

      Hey Kimberly, welcome to the channel. I’m happy to hear that you like my voice. You might want to have a look at my other channel where I read books live and am more active. See you there, this is the link: youtube.com/@bookclub5291

  • @elgato9534
    @elgato9534 11 месяцев назад +3

    It brings tears to my eyes... to know there are no Henry Sugars.😢 but it's a nice thought 😊

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  11 месяцев назад +2

      Who knows 🤔 there could be 😎

    • @good_mornng
      @good_mornng 5 месяцев назад

      This way increadiable❤

  • @annlife320
    @annlife320 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you! I enjoyed every minut of it, sitting up here in the snowy, cold north of Sweden.
    Ann

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 😀🙏

  • @joylynne1343
    @joylynne1343 7 месяцев назад +2

    This story is great inspiration for would-be yogis.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      It sure is. And from a Roald Dahl book… wonderful.

  • @Katie-dk9xg
    @Katie-dk9xg 7 месяцев назад +3

    Never heard this story thankyou ☺️

  • @Dan-yi2oq
    @Dan-yi2oq 2 года назад +8

    Brilliant book, I love it.
    I go through all of your videos to read them all so I can be very late

  • @user-ei2pz8jj5n
    @user-ei2pz8jj5n 10 месяцев назад +6

    Great story, and I know that it is possible

  • @violetrose415
    @violetrose415 Год назад +6

    Thanks for the audiobook, much fun and really appreciated!

  • @katiedotson704
    @katiedotson704 8 месяцев назад +2

    Change can come from unexpected directions.

  • @katieclarke1352
    @katieclarke1352 5 месяцев назад +1

    That was a great story! I loved it. Thank you very much.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are very welcome 😀👍

  • @Christopher.D.Westfield
    @Christopher.D.Westfield 2 года назад +8

    I say the man who could see objects without using his eyes was inspired when Roald Dahl was blind for a whole month when he was in the Raf and crashed in Libya and stayed in a hospital there. Anybody else thinks that theory could be true

  • @yipper1100
    @yipper1100 7 месяцев назад +2

    I am disheartened by the fact that you are lonely. I can understand that, at 82, a lot of your friends and family have probably passed on. I hope your loneliness isn't due to us living in a culture that has a disregard for people your age.
    I respect my elders, and heed their acquired wisdom.
    I guess that means I'll listen to this book.

  • @ur.fav.xan11
    @ur.fav.xan11 Год назад +5

    Wow this is the best stories ever u have an amazing voice it suits this story very much. Well done .

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed the reading of the story 😀🙏

    • @ur.fav.xan11
      @ur.fav.xan11 Год назад +2

      Ty for replying to my comment it made my day when is saw ypu had replied 😁

  • @maiyshamukith2064
    @maiyshamukith2064 4 года назад +5

    Thanks to you I can now read, free, audio and clear reading!

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +2

      You are welcome. It makes me happy to know that I am assisting you on your reading journey!

    • @maiyshamukith2064
      @maiyshamukith2064 4 года назад +1

      I will be sure to come to your next reading session!

    • @maiyshamukith2064
      @maiyshamukith2064 4 года назад +2

      @@lewiskirk8289 This is the best audio! Could your next one be 'My mums going to explode!' By Jeremy Strong? It's a book series I'm obsessed with! But I haven't managed to get my hands on the book series.

  • @ryantonui
    @ryantonui Год назад +1

    I love how you read the story with your British accent it really suits the story😁😁😁

  • @trishbirchard1270
    @trishbirchard1270 3 года назад +6

    Omigawd !!!
    One of my favorite anthologies ever !!!!
    How do I thank thee ???

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  3 года назад

      You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
      You can watch this video I did in ways to support the channel and see which suits you best. 🙂👍
      ruclips.net/video/A2m0vDl9tqs/видео.html

  • @Whosaids0
    @Whosaids0 10 месяцев назад +3

    Most of us find a 0 balance terrifying. Many of us struggle with that fear daily. It's our worlds way to offset complacency. I'm not sure if there's a better way.

  • @melliecrann-gaoth4789
    @melliecrann-gaoth4789 21 день назад +1

    Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this story

  • @youngnk4982
    @youngnk4982 11 месяцев назад +5

    I just done watching the movie on Netflix it’s was so nice🤍🤍

  • @OopsDidIDoItAgain
    @OopsDidIDoItAgain 8 месяцев назад +1

    What a lovely story. Thank you.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are most welcome 🙏

  • @rlaqkqehdto
    @rlaqkqehdto 2 года назад +2

    You Read Allllll Of Roald Dahl Book! Soooo Good! I Thank You So Much!

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  2 года назад +1

      You are welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed them. 😀🙏

  • @judysteadman799
    @judysteadman799 9 месяцев назад +3

    Wonderful. Thank you.

    • @katyselestow9747
      @katyselestow9747 4 месяца назад

      ❤ I’m obsessively in love with this story and the way you read it! I’m secretly forcing everyone I love to listen to it too, (So that we can talk about it and share the love)! ❤thank you!

  • @christinadiaz4349
    @christinadiaz4349 6 месяцев назад +1

    It was a wonderful story. Loved it.

  • @sarahwatkins3088
    @sarahwatkins3088 Год назад +2

    I love your accent.
    I listen to you every night.
    I've listened to this 14 times
    PS I think

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +1

      That’s wonderful to hear. I’m happy you like the reading 🙏

  • @Yusufkayser
    @Yusufkayser 4 месяца назад +1

    Great story, great reading 👍 thank you

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 месяца назад +1

      My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

  • @d36_i
    @d36_i 11 месяцев назад +7

    Your reading is very beautiful 🤍🫂

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks. I’m glad you enjoy the readings 🙏

  • @randomlight1069
    @randomlight1069 6 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliantly read. Thank you. Candles ordered lol

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 😀🙏

  • @Starlighthugs
    @Starlighthugs 7 месяцев назад +2

    This is a great story!

  • @catherine4092
    @catherine4092 9 месяцев назад +3

    I enjoyed this story
    Tysm

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are very welcome 🙏

  • @violetrose415
    @violetrose415 Год назад +5

    Last time I heard that story, I came out:
    1. Wondering if I could see with my eyes closed.
    2. If Henry Sugar was real.
    It's fun how a story well done like that could stir your imagination!

    • @esoterium22
      @esoterium22 11 месяцев назад

      It's possible. I did similar training. It's quite monotonous.

  • @_rishibalan
    @_rishibalan 4 года назад +6

    it is one of the best stories ever

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +3

      It really is a great story! And there is a lot of truth in the yogi exercises. Maybe not to see without eyes, but to increase concentration and awareness.

  • @marshawilliams9761
    @marshawilliams9761 6 месяцев назад +1

    A truly powerful & inspiring story.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it 😀👍

  • @davidchild8761
    @davidchild8761 4 года назад +13

    A great book, superbly read. Thank you for sharing it.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +2

      You are welcome! Be sure to check out the Roald Dahl playlist for many other great books! 👍

  • @mahendraoli3232
    @mahendraoli3232 2 года назад +3

    You see me everywhere, Lewis, but the reason why is because these book are amazing!! Awesomely read and a good book. Thanks

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  2 года назад +1

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoy them.

  • @deathhounddojo5064
    @deathhounddojo5064 4 года назад +5

    Lewis Kirk you are da Best

  • @camilleespinas2898
    @camilleespinas2898 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was a long story and I almost gave up on it because it seemed so long and knew that it must come do a bad end. However, I am glad I stuck it out because now I can go to sleep with all those warm happy children in my head thanks to the idea of never giving up on someone .

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  7 месяцев назад +1

      Well done for persevering with it. I’m happy that it was all worth it in the end. 🙏❤️

  • @davidrains3918
    @davidrains3918 7 месяцев назад +1

    I read this book years ago, it’s just as great the second time.

  • @Norfolk250
    @Norfolk250 4 года назад +7

    According to the British inflation calculator, £20 in 1935 is worth £1,431.75 today
    Since there is no mention as to the date of his first winnings, if I suppose this happens 20 years after the date in the notebook, then, Henry’s first win (and throw away over his balcony) of £6,600 in 1955, that would be worth £174,301.77 in 2020. No wonder the crowd down below were truly amazed at how valuable the banknotes were!

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +2

      What an interesting bit of information! Thanks for looking into this for us.
      Roald Dahl does allude to their value in the story when he says something like, 'many people had never seen a £20 note before', but of course he could never have been as detailed as your inflation information. Thanks again.

    • @Norfolk250
      @Norfolk250 4 года назад +3

      I forgot to include that £174,301.77 divided by £20 is £8,715.09
      Of course, in the book he read - it is 20 years earlier, so I had to look into it....and £6,600 in 1935 (earlier I calculated it at 1955) is worth £472,478.38 today
      ...divided by 20, that £20.00 would be worth £23,623.92 today..... so, imagine (dumbfounded expression on my own face right now!), if one recipient had received theirs 20 years earlier, and kept their note in a frame, and passed it down through the family, today, that note would be worth a staggering ££23,623.92 at 12:02 AM August 07 2020.
      I have to mention, that during the lockdown, when all the smaller and medium sized shoppes in my downtown were closed here in Guelph, Ontario, that enormous money-grabber big box store based in the states starting with the letter ‘w’ was allowed to stay open because they had food. Countless Canadians shopped there, and they bought EHHHHHHHHverything, instead of just food ~ not giving a rat’s behind about the national/local economy. I would imagine that this time next year, our canadian dollar will be worth about $0.10. What a heartbreaking pill to swallow.

  • @bshen368
    @bshen368 11 месяцев назад +4

    Great and Wonderful reading😊

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! 🤗 happy you enjoyed it

  • @SimpleRaag
    @SimpleRaag 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you very much ❤

  • @happy56132
    @happy56132 3 года назад +2

    I like your voice with Roahld dahl’s stories. Makes me relax 😌👍

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  3 года назад +2

      That's great. I'm glad you like them and they help you. 🙂🙏

  • @mailrhian
    @mailrhian Год назад +3

    Thoroughly enjoyed that. Great reader.

  • @lilybrocklehurst-cordell7606
    @lilybrocklehurst-cordell7606 4 года назад +8

    It is fantastic I loved it was so great I can't stop thinking about it

  • @maz_zo7242
    @maz_zo7242 Год назад +2

    Nice story one of my favorites! Thanks

  • @lkaplanl
    @lkaplanl 3 года назад +29

    This voice fits all of the roahld Dahl story

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  3 года назад +5

      Thanks. I have always enjoyed the stories, and glad that I have been able to bring them to life for everyone to enjoy!

    • @lilsbills900
      @lilsbills900 3 года назад +1

      I know right!

    • @ryveia4853
      @ryveia4853 2 года назад

      YES!! that’s what I’m talking about!

    • @alexanderinglis5998
      @alexanderinglis5998 2 года назад

      @@lilsbills900 e bfn

    • @alexanderinglis5998
      @alexanderinglis5998 2 года назад

      @@lewiskirk8289 bfe

  • @xmarksthespot8216
    @xmarksthespot8216 7 месяцев назад +3

    I saw a wonderful movie that he wrote. It's called tortise spelled backwards split in 2 syllables starring Dustin Hoffman. 1:29

  • @junhaozhou1914
    @junhaozhou1914 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you 🎉

  • @martinbirmingham4450
    @martinbirmingham4450 Год назад +5

    It's a great story and nicely read thank you.
    Can anyone explain how Henry has the power to beat the Roulette wheel ? I just can not grasp how he wins in that part of the story, the winning at the cards is self explanatory and flows with the story but him winning at the Roulette wheel just threw me. tia.

    • @lavishk1918
      @lavishk1918 2 месяца назад

      That’s what I was thinking 🤔🤔🤔

  • @fatuud9849
    @fatuud9849 9 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing

  • @samanthamatildacreamer4348
    @samanthamatildacreamer4348 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you that will help me learn to read 🎉

  • @samshine_2
    @samshine_2 4 года назад +7

    Very Inspiring, Yoga is a big thing, and Roald Dahl managed to convey it in a very good way! Thanks for reading this out for me Lewis :)

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome! I have been interested in Yoga, siddhis and occult powers for years. I agree Roald Dahl made them very accessible through this story. And the fact that Henry Sugar set out wanting to achieve the powers for selfish ends, but after all of the practice and attaining the powers, he had a more noble life calling. Beautiful story!

    • @inquisitive8903
      @inquisitive8903 4 года назад +2

      @@lewiskirk8289 isnt hendry sugar a fictional character? Any pictures of him?

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  4 года назад

      Yes, he is a fictional character. But the story and the way it progresses.

    • @inquisitive8903
      @inquisitive8903 4 года назад +2

      @@lewiskirk8289 ok, u were saying ?

  • @rainygames1881
    @rainygames1881 Год назад

    It’s been a while but I’m back and ready for more stories

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад

      Welcome back. Have you seen my other channel? Book Club?
      ruclips.net/channel/UC9L6KBc0AKe2mL5Yli0AtyQ

  • @kingayeshayousef1070
    @kingayeshayousef1070 2 года назад +2

    I really like the voice when u say roald dahl and it is very good

  • @timwoods3173
    @timwoods3173 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you

  • @Musicmelishere
    @Musicmelishere 6 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely story

  • @sylviecassou7343
    @sylviecassou7343 2 года назад +1

    8hours listening to your channel

  • @glitcher_
    @glitcher_ Год назад +3

    Amazing story

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +2

      It’s a great one isn’t it? So many levels

  • @mysteriousgamer6140
    @mysteriousgamer6140 Год назад +2

    U read the story perfectly good job g

  • @MdRizwan-ki4th
    @MdRizwan-ki4th 6 месяцев назад +1

    This story is good

  • @shaifalikapahydhingra7923
    @shaifalikapahydhingra7923 4 года назад +4

    Excited, just so eager man...just 9 hrs to go...yes!

  • @matejakolenc7357
    @matejakolenc7357 4 года назад +7

    💗 our mind extends far beyond high praised intelect 💗 theres intuition, emotions...💗

  • @eldersprig
    @eldersprig 4 месяца назад +2

    for some reason they made the amount won £30,000 instead of £3000, in the 2023 adapation. Did anderson not think that viewers would not be aware of inflation?

  • @jennifercox2710
    @jennifercox2710 Год назад +2

    This story is very good

  • @musicfan6575
    @musicfan6575 3 года назад +6

    A wonderful story. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @somecoder6985
    @somecoder6985 3 года назад +7

    Love this very relaxin

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  3 года назад +4

      Glad to hear it. 🙏

    • @somecoder6985
      @somecoder6985 3 года назад +4

      You are a nice person other people don’t care about there fans

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  3 года назад +3

      I try my best. I enjoy connecting with people who enjoy the channel and the books. 🙂

    • @somecoder6985
      @somecoder6985 3 года назад +3

      Well your doing well 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 also gotta go✌🏻

    • @kimhuyenbui121
      @kimhuyenbui121 2 года назад +1

      Hi

  • @yeninb4071
    @yeninb4071 2 месяца назад +1

    Gracias!

  • @pitaespinoza1474
    @pitaespinoza1474 8 месяцев назад +1

    😊 why’s it so difficult to find an audiobook that is not read so fast?

  • @richtax1209
    @richtax1209 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks.

  • @lizlundie2334
    @lizlundie2334 Год назад +3

    Lewis, please can you read “Boy?” It was another favourite by the wonderful Ronald Dahl.

    • @lewiskirk8289
      @lewiskirk8289  Год назад +2

      See the latest video for more Info on that 😀👍