Boy From the Valleys
My unexpected journey

By (author) Luke Evans

ISBN13: 9781529917871

Imprint: Ebury Spotlight

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 14/08/2025

Availability: Not yet available

Description
Growing up in a small village in the Rhymney Valley, Luke's life was shaped by his Jehovah's Witness upbringing, a path he'd eventually navigate to come out to his parents, knowing he risked losing them. In his raw and honest account, he shares his struggles of always feeling different and being bullied as a child, and his brave decision to leave home at just seventeen, searching for a new life and a place where he truly belonged. Starring first on the West End stages in iconic productions like Miss Saigon, Avenue Q, and Rent, he quickly captivated the hearts of audiences and caught the eye of Hollywood's elite, going on to secure roles in blockbuster films like The Hobbit, Beauty and the Beast, the Fast and Furious franchise, and Nine Perfect Strangers TV series. In this intimate memoir, Luke takes us behind the scenes of his career on the stage and screen. He writes beautifully of the relationship he now has with his family and the respect they all have for one another on their different paths. Luke's story is a powerful tale of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and identity.
  • Individual actors & performers
  • Autobiography: arts & entertainment
  • General (US: Trade)
Height:198
Width:129
Spine:35
Weight:500.00
List Price: £10.99