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  • Written by: Alan Doyle
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (205 ratings)

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Where I Belong

Written by: Alan Doyle
Narrated by: Alan Doyle
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Publisher's Summary

From the lead singer of the band Great Big Sea comes a lyrical and captivating musical memoir about growing up in the tiny fishing village of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, and then taking to the world stage.

Singer-songwriter and front man of the great Canadian band Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle is also a lyrical storyteller and a creative force. In Where I Belong, Alan paints a vivid, raucous, and heartwarming portrait of a curious young lad born into the small coastal fishing community of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, and destined to become a renowned musician who carried the musical tradition of generations before him and brought his signature sound to the world. He tells of a childhood surrounded by larger-than-life characters who made an indelible impression on his music and work; of his first job on the wharf, cutting out cod tongues for fishermen; of growing up in a family of five in a two-bedroom house with a beef-bucket as a toilet, yet lacking nothing; of learning at his father's knee how to sing the story of a song and learning from his mother how to simply "be good"; and, finally, of how everything he ever learned as a kid prepared him for that pivotal moment when he became part of Great Big Sea and sailed away on what would be the greatest musical adventure of his life.

Filled with the lore and traditions of the East Coast and told in a voice that is at once captivating and refreshingly candid, this is a narrative journey about small-town life, curiosity, and creative fulfillment and, finally, about leaving everything you know behind only to learn that no matter where you go, home will always be with you.

©2015 Alan Doyle (P)2015 Random House Audio

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wonderful storyteller

Alan Doyle is a wonderful storyteller - the audio book comes alive with his intonations, vivid descriptions and lovely accent! Looking forward to listening to the next book!

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Take Me Home...

Living in beautiful BC, I often long for the incomparable spirit of Newfoundland. Alan Doyle’s reading of his own book allowed me to live in Petty Harbour for a few hours. What a treat!

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Absolutely Loved it!

Alan Doyle has a great voice for narration. The story gave me some insight into my own childhood. Although I was born but not raised in Newfoundland, all of the stories Alan shared resonated with me. I am looking forward to the next book.

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Beginning to Ebd

This book was amazing right off the bat and stayed that way right to the end. I am on a ship headed for St. John’s right now and plan in checking out as many of the places described in the book as possible. Can’t wait for the St. John’s experience to begin.

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Alan is the best tour guide you could ask for!

We listened to Alan read his captivating account of what it is like to grow up in rural Newfoundland in the car as we drove around and explored Newfoundland for the first time. To hear Alan describe locations, personalities and experiences with the obvious love, reverence and passion he has for his home is both extremely entertaining and touching at the same time. Alan is a gifted storyteller and you cannot help but be carried away by this raucous, reflective and engaging tale of life on the East Coast. Highly recommend! #Audible1

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His voice adds so much!

it's a great book to start with, but hearing his voice read it to you at so much to it.

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Fantastic tale of Alan's young life!

Captivating from the first words, Alan Doyle weaves an amusing and heartwarming tale of his family, his Newfoundland roots and his journey to Great Big Sea.

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Worth a listen even if you read it

I own a pre order autographed copy of the book. I’ve read it twice. Even then hearing it in Alan’s voice was great and totally worth it. This mainlander will always fondly remember what seems like 1000 Great Big Sea Shows and this book is the perfect accompaniment to the story I watched live on stage.

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Humble and Fun

What an amazing book!! Since I recently moved to St. John’s, it was a great way to learn about some of the goings on that occur in the area. There were even a few laugh out loud moments.

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Alan Doyle is a treasure there b'ye

An effortless listen.
Alan doyle harmoniously weaves together song, impressions of the characters in his life, and the story of growing up into a book thats hard to put down.

Can't recommend this enough

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