# A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams audiobook by Jeff Pearce

A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams is Jeff Pearce’s account of growing up in post-war Liverpool, rising from poverty to become a millionaire, then rebuilding after losing his wealth. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Robin Morrissey and runs for just over eight hours.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 13.10 GBP
- Discount: 62%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:37:31.620Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 4112

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## At a glance

- Memoir following Jeff Pearce from childhood poverty in post-war Liverpool to wealth and a later financial reversal.
- The account describes his return to market trading and attempt to start again.
- Unabridged narration by Robin Morrissey.

## Pros

- The unabridged audio format preserves the full account in a single listening edition.
- Its clear life arc combines a Liverpool childhood, business success and rebuilding after financial loss.

## Specifications

### Audiobook
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 8 hours and 7 minutes
- Language: English
### Credits and publication
- Author: Jeff Pearce
- Narrator: Robin Morrissey
- Publisher: QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 13 Dec. 2018

## A good fit for

- Audiobook listeners interested in memoirs about poverty, business and personal setbacks.
- Listeners seeking a first-person account connected to post-war Liverpool.

## Less suited to

- Listeners looking specifically for fiction or a short listen.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as gripping and engaging, with praise for its writing and insight into Liverpool life. The account’s rise-and-setback arc may suit listeners drawn to personal and business memoirs. The aggregate rating is strongly positive, though a smaller share of ratings are less favourable, and star ratings alone do not explain those differences.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as engaging and engrossing.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the writing and the insight into Liverpool life.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the account as heartwarming and inspiring.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is A Pocketful of Holes and Dreams about?
It follows Jeff Pearce’s childhood in post-war Liverpool, his rise to millionaire status, the loss of his wealth and his attempt to start again.
### Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Robin Morrissey as narrator.
### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
### Is this an abridged edition?
No. The listing identifies the audiobook as unabridged.

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