this is the best!

of the 10 or so books I have for my audible this is by far the best one yet... whether or not you're Canadian but especially if you're from Newfoundland you are going to crack up through this entire book it is hilarious. strongly recommend.

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Good job bud!

I was a little sceptical at first about listening to the book, thinking what in the name of god would anybody from back home have to say but I decided to give it a listen. Last book I read about anything of back home or way of life was Death on the ice, great book, I, like many others moved away to Alberta and unlike most of us, I have only been back twice in 13 years. I settled in with a young lady from Ontario and had two kids, that’s the short version. I kind of left our way of life and how we were raised behind not because it was a bad childhood just simply because I/ we grew up a little behind the times and don’t really have anybody around to relate to about it. I have my one child hood buddy I still to this day get around with but we grew up the same and talked about i t enough that there’s not much really left to talk about.

Last week, for not reason at all, I typed “Newfoundland" into Audible search, your book and a couple more came up, lucky you, I picked yours, figured if your book was like this hour has 22 mins then I’d be in for a laugh, I wasn’t wrong. Although we were net a little differently there was still tones of stuff I could relate to. It was also to listen to a book with a narrator from back home.

But anyway bud, it was a great listen, great laugh and great to have the old memory pot stirred again. Good job, all the best.

P.S Just in case your curious, I’m from River of Ponds, up on the northern peninsula and now live west of Edmonton.

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Like having Critch riding shotgun!

​My wife and I felt like we had Critch aboard for a ride-along and we enjoyed our morning drives to work more than ever as Mark regaled us with tale after tale of growing up comedically Catholic in St. John's in the 80s. We delighted in the Coming of Age stories chronicling a creative childhood in isolation on the outskirts of St. John's, the awkward integration into the school system, fumbling attempts at winning friends and first love, and those painful, yet entertaining moments of just trying to fit in. Critch shares his willing and his unwitting loss of innocence stories that are alternately hilarious and poignant. Particularly funny are his stories of his relationship with his parents as he tries to find his feet as a child and adolescent - his characterization of them is rich, rife with comedy but touchingly respectful; Mark's vocal impression of them is hysterical and we have been doing impressions of them around our house ever since, especially his father's exasperated and guttural pet phrase, "Good God!" Throughout, Critch's memoir is a great listening experience, the writing is witty and humourous with poignant moments woven in, with deft delivery by the consummate comedian himself. Well done, Mark Critch!

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Absolutely hilarious!!

I didn't quite know what to expect when I purchased this book but it's so good! Its heartwarming and hilarious at the same time. Mark Critch is a natural entertainer and soo soo funny!

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Hilarious!

I should preface this with telling you I am from Nova Scotia, a huge 22 Minutes fan and my husband is from Newfoundland. I am also an 80s kid so I related to a lot of his references. I was laughing non- stop. I suspect Mark's delivery heightened the experience so it's a must listen!

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A Well Knit Book!

Prepare to be educated, entertained and engaged from start to finish. Many yarns spun from the life of the author and read by the author in a way only he could make the words jump off on the page and into your hearts! VOCM Cares and so will you after you listen to Son of a Critch!

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Wonderful and entertaining book!

Listening to Mark read his book was perfect, and hilarious! His Newfoundland accent and those of the various characters in his book, really added to the enjoyment. I am so glad I bought the audible version. Thanks Mark!

Incredible; a really good book!

The comedy is so good. It’s really well written and flows so that each next line just leads you on and on.
This book is really good entertainment. I highly recommend it if you need a laugh. There are so many in this book, that it leaves me feeling so much better about myself and the world around me.
I always liked Mark Critch in the comedy that I saw him in on TV. This is the best of the best that I’ve ever seen him in on TV.

Funny

I had many a laughs listening to this one.
Funny stuff growing up in St Johns . I am about the same age and grew up in St Johns I could relate!
Great story highly recommend

An absolute Masterpiece

A Newfoundland story told to you by one of the best comedians in the Province. The book was so successful that they made a series over it that has now secured it's 2nd season on CBC. Newfoundland & Labrador is a province unlike any other and Critch explains to you why while also making you laugh your ass off. i highly recommend.