A Class Act: Life as a working-class man in a middle-class world Free Audiobook Download by Rob Beckett
It was a fantastic night and Rob Beckett enjoyed the evening. He was so happy to have a well-paying job, friends, and family that he didn't mind settling for living life as a working-class man in a middle-class world. He had never thought about it before because his parents were both successful professors and he had a great life by all accounts.
This is a memoir told from the perspective of an author who grew up in working-class England and finds himself living in America. He reflects on the sometimes precarious position that he's been able to maintain in society, and how his sense of class plays a role in this.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to live your life in the lower class, a middle-class world then you'll enjoy this audiobook podcast, A Class Act. In his memoir, Rob Beckett writes about his life growing up in England as a working-class man but with an upper-class education and Master's degree. The book is a reflection of how he was able to overcome the obstacles he faced growing up as well as find success despite being born into poverty.
In his new book, Rob Beckett lays out the ways that the working class is under attack in the U.K. and how they aren't doing enough to protect themselves. To make matters worse, there is a lack of understanding between the working class and middle-class women, because of this lack of empathy, an unfortunate trend has begun where working-class men have been aggressively pursuing middle-class women for sex.
"A Class Act" is the story of an aspiring actor, Rob Beckett, and his struggles for success in the entertainment industry. He has been working as a waiter in a restaurant for years, trying to make something of himself. Beckett's life changes when he meets an actress who helps him get his big break.
Published Date | 2021-10-14 |
Duration | 4 hours 56 minutes |
Author | Rob Beckett |
Narrated | Rob Beckett |
Reviews | |
Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Memoir, Arts & Entertainment |