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  • Like a Virgin

  • Secrets They Won't Teach You in Business School
  • By: Richard Branson
  • Narrated by: Adrian Mulraney
  • Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (153 ratings)

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Like a Virgin

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Summary

Looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson?

In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You in Business School, Richard distils and shares the wisdom and experience that have made him one of the world's most recognised and respected entrepreneurs. From his 'Top 5 Secrets of Business Success', to hard-hitting discussions about the global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things business.

It's business school, the Branson way.

©2012 Richard Branson (P)2013 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd, Random House Audiobooks 2013
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A must read for budding entrepreneurs

Simple but extremely important advice from one of the great business leaders, a must read

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Good content, not particularly animated reading

Interesting stories and articles but not overly engaging reading. Not read by Branson as the description suggests.

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Interesting enough to keep me listening

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I'm pleased I bough the book and enjoyed listening to it even though some of it is a bit of a Richard Branson/Virgin advert. Worth a listen though.

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Same Story, different title

Would you try another book written by Richard Branson or narrated by Adrian Mulraney?

The narration is top class, and the best bit about this book

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I'd cut out the name checks and repetition from other books. He has a BRILLIANT story to tell, and I love it, but it was all in the first couple of books - thereafter it's just the same re scrambled, like a scratched record (Ironic that!)

What does Adrian Mulraney bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He brings the book to life, and for me, spending a lot of time in the car, I need to have a book read to me and the narrator can make or break my connection with the content. Adrian is one of the VERY best!

If this book were a film would you go see it?

All of hos books make ONE film, and I'd see that ONE film

Any additional comments?

Just stick to the first books, and don't wast money/credits on this.

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Shame it isn't Richard Branson narrating it

The book is very good but sadly the narrator is about as far removed from the sound of Richard Branson as you could imagine - he sounds like a sort of slowed down and deflated Clive James - who thought an Australian accent would be a good idea? If you can get over the sound of the narrator the content is good and you can try and imagine it in your mind as the great man himself would.

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Ok but nothing new

If you have read/listened to the other Branson books then there won't be much new in here for you.

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Won’t be raving about it

Found it a generally positive and uplifting read but it is repetitive due to the style of the book - answering questions from around the world - the same examples keep cropping up

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A great listen

Very interesting and valuable lessons for every person willing to become a better leader, manager or entrepreneur.

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Great relaxing read

An enjoyable book. Lots of interesting Tips and insights into business. Positive and encouraging book.

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bland...

From the naration through to the content... its just bland. it's all a bit self promoting and old school. Sorry Richard, you seem like a nice guy... but your book just doesn't feel real.

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