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The Guv'nor

The Autobiography of Lenny McLean

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The Guv'nor

By: Lenny McLean
Narrated by: Karl Jenkinson
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This is the classic book that started an entire genre - the story of the most iconic hardman of them all.

Lenny McLean was one of the deadliest bareknuckle fighters Britain has ever seen. He had dear, powerful friends, but he also had terrible enemies. So much so that he had two bullet wounds in his back - each from a different attack.

He was also stabbed repeatedly - always from behind. But Lenny was also a warm, big-hearted grizzly bear of a man, whose main weakness was an overwhelming desire to put the welfare of his mates ahead of his own wellbeing.

In his extraordinary autobiography, he tells of how the Mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bareknuckle boxer in a multimillion pound illicit bout.

The Mafia's man lasted less than three minutes. When the IRA fronted up a London gang in a money-laundering scam, Lenny was brought in to intimidate the terrorists. The IRA, not surprisingly, backed off.

His most serious trial came when he was accused of murder. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of 25 years, Lenny never gave up - and went on to be found not guilty.

This is a tale of one man's triumph against almost insurmountable odds, in a battle that Len fought every day for himself, and to 'put steam on the table' for his wife and kids.

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Best narrations ive heard of an audiobook

Karl jenkinson does a masterful job with the narration, excellent voice and consistent sounds throughout the whole book.

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Entertaining Story

Interesting story to listen to. I would recommend it. Easy to follow and kept my attention all the way through.

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Top shelf book brought to life

This was a truly cinematic life. This story had me dug in like a tick. Like the great ones I listened endlessly and wish there was just a bit more before the credits came in. Rest in piece Lenny.

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I love this book!

The story is spellbinding and the narration is worth the price of admission. I can’t recommend this book enough!

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Absolutely Amazing!!!

An amazing story of the life of an incredible man! Highly recommend to anyone, regardless of what you're into.

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Great Book!!

great story!! the Performance was great.. made me think I was there with the Gov..

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Great Story

Great Story his life should have been made into a movie. Probably would not do then justice though.

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A gritty story about a hard man with a heart!

Loved the story of Lenny’s life. Would’ve loved to see him fight.what a page turner of an audiobook. Let e tell you!

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Good stuff! Good story, good performance!

If you’re familiar with Lenny, you’ll know what to expect from his autobiography. It’s a good story with plenty of enlightening and entertaining tales. Performance was well done and enjoyable!

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Brilliant!!

I could not stop listening to this book. Amazing story full of everything. you won't be disappointed x

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