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Whatever Next?
- Lessons from an Unexpected Life
- Narrated by: Anne Glenconner
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
Bracing honesty, rare insight and hilarious revelations from internationally bestselling author of Lady in Waiting as she shares everything she's learned from her extraordinary and unexpected life.
Anne Glenconner's glittering life hasn't always been golden. As she revealed in her astonishing bestselling memoir Lady in Waiting, it has been one of stark contrasts—from growing up in the splendour of Holkham Hall to living in a tent in the jungle of Mustique, from travelling the world with Princess Margaret to coping with her wildly unpredictable husband Lord Glenconner. Tragically, she has also survived the loss of two of her sons and nursed a third son back from a coma.
Now in her ninetieth year, and at her happiest, Anne brings her bracing honesty, characteristic wit and courage to reflect on and reveal more about her long and unexpected life, her extremely volatile marriage, and what it's taught her.
As a wife, she became a master in the art of keeping the peace, knowing when to pick her battles, when she needed help—and when to take a lover. As a hostess, she acquired great practical skills in throwing marvellous parties and looking after magnificent homes, and, as a lady in waiting, became well versed in diplomacy and etiquette. It was as a mother she learnt the toughest lessons of all, and through them the value of friendship, family, and laughter to get her through the worst moments in life, as well as celebrate the best of them.
Anne Glenconner's Whatever Next? is the richly entertaining proof that staying open to every new adventure and being ready for whatever happens sets an inspiring example for us all.
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- Kindle Customer
- 27-11-22
Whatever Next?
What a wonderful listen. Sometimes about times gone by but very much related to our time today. Thank you Anne for your wisdom on how to begin to live and cope with trauma and grief. X I loved your support of the women's refuge when it was not heard about by most people.xx
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- Cherry Rogers
- 29-09-23
Wise words
A very interesting autobiography. Also, full of wisdom and great advice on how to enjoy life despite hardships. Anne Glenconner is a very inspiring person of great wisdom.
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- Hilary
- 25-11-22
Life affirming
I loved Lady in Waiting but love this even more. Lady Glenconner’s courage, sense of adventure, loyalty and forgiveness is quite awe inspiring. I’m only in my mid sixties and whenever I catch myself thinking my age is a reason not to do something, I say out loud “Lady Glenconner.’ I hope I continue to be inspired by her to be a can do Lady into my nineties too!
I also love hearing her read the book, adds so much personality to it.
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- Gill
- 16-12-22
Love Lady Anne!
I’ve read both of Anne’s books. She comes over as a very warm and honest “Lady”. She has led a fascinating and sometimes very sad and cruel life. She deserved to have a kind and loving husband though .. goodness knows how she put up with Colin .. maybe she’ll find that kind companion one day!
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- lovetoread
- 14-02-23
Another delicious read from Anne glenconner
A delightful and fun listening experience. If you enjoyed Lady in Waiting you’ll enjoy this.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-11-22
Fabulous!
I loved her last book and this one is equally as fascinating and entertaining! A must!
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- Suzie
- 24-11-22
Wonderful Whatever Next
Loved this. Thank you so very much for your honesty and wonderful storytelling skills. Please write more very soon.
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- sandi
- 09-04-24
The beautiful voice
I liked lady in waiting and hoped this would also be interesting and it was . Fully recomnend
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- Kirsty Morris
- 19-11-22
Outstanding
Lady Anne wrote and performed her first autobiographical book so well it was always going to be incredibly difficult to top. She has done it flawlessly, I listened in one session. It truly is an achievement that Lady Anne has found joy despite the pain and tragedy she suffered. Her writing is so sharp, she takes you through so many varied scenes and paints you images with her words. it is searingly honest and the pain her sons deaths have caused her is clearly obvious in her narration. This book like Lady Anne herself is nothing short of a triumph.
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- linda c edward lcedward
- 04-05-23
Inspirational record of life ..
An amazing life so beautifully described by such an modest genuine lady . A dying breed . Thank you
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