Noisy at the Wrong Times
Noisy at the Wrong Times by Michael Volpe is a vibrant memoir published by Hodder on December 13, 2016. This 320-page book is presented in English and chronicles the life of Volpe, who grew up as the son of Italian immigrants in West London. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of diverse experiences, including his upbringing on a council estate and his education at Woolverstone Hall, a state boarding school aimed at providing opportunities for bright inner-city boys.
Readers will find a colorful account that blends humor and poignancy as Volpe reflects on his childhood filled with unique characters and situations, from nuns to gangsters. The memoir explores themes of resilience and opportunity, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of his formative years. Through this engaging personal narrative, Volpe invites readers to consider the complexities of taking chances in life.
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‘Hugely entertaining and inspiring’ The Sunday Times
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The inspirational and colourful memoir of Michael Volpe, the general manager of Opera Holland Park. The son of Italian immigrants, he and his brothers were raised by his mother on a council estate in West London, before he attended Woolverstone Hall, a prestigious state boarding school designed to give bright inner city boys the opportunity of a public school education. Set against a backdrop of nuns, hit men, ice cream vans, rugby, gangsters, strict school masters and music, Noisy at the Wrong Times is the vivid, funny and often moving story of a boy who was given a chance – though whether he took it or not is another question…
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