5½ Hours • Unabridged

READ BY PETER DENNIS This is Christopher Milne’s first autobiography, which was followed by Part 2 – The Path through the Trees. From his much publicized child- hood on Cotchford Farm to his war experiences, his marriage, and his proprietorship of a successful bookshop in a small English town, the life of the famous author’s son was one of much joy and some pain. It was also one of deep introspection. This book illuminates the shy, quiet man who was a thoughtful observer of the natural world and a gentle commentator on humankind’s relationship to it. Christopher’s writing offers an intriguing portrait of a gifted man who chose to live simply, a choice that ultimately brought him satisfaction—more than could ever come from the empty fame of being the “real” Christopher Robin. Peter and Christopher at their first meeting, at the unveiling of a plaque commemorating A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard, in Ashdown Forest, England, in 1979. CHRISTOPHER MILNE was the world- famous son of A. A. Milne, the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. He was also the basis for the character Christopher Robin in the Pooh stories. PETER DENNIS graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He played leading roles in London’s West End and throughout the U.K. For many years he toured both the U.K. and U.S. with his one man show Bother!, selections from the four A. A. Milne Pooh books. He also recorded the four Pooh books, and they are available through Blackstone. He was a guest star on many television series, including ER, Friends, Seinfeld, and Star Trek: Voyager.

Engineered by Al Johnson at Score One Media. Music by Don Davis  2004 Produced by Diane Dennis and Al Johnson  2008

Running Time: 5½ Hours • Unabridged

 2008 by Diane Dennis and Al Johnson. Text by Christopher Milne, 1974  The Estate of C.R. Milne / Illustrations  The Estate of E.H. Shepard reproduced with permission of Curtis Brown Limited, London / Music AUDIO, INC. by Don Davis  2004 / Engineered by Al Johnson at Score One Media. AUDIO, INC. Digitally mastered / All rights reserved. www.BlackstoneAudio.com ACTUAL SIZE 13603