On Whale Island: Notes From a Place I Never Meant to Leave Audiobook

" The author of this book is kind-of nuts. Well, he is nuts, but he is a great writer. It definitely made me think about whether or not I could live in those conditions (and stay married!) for a year. Quick read. "

" Good book if you like the sea. A true story of how a man and his family survive for a year on an Island that he purchased. It is more like a diary than a story. But with some interesting facts. Again, some of the language is more earthy, but didn't keep me from enjoying the 'scenery'. "

" Interesting walk through a year spent on a remote island in Northeast Candada. Good mix of humor throughout. "

" a great first person account of a man and his family who move to an island for a year. that aren't exactly living off the land, but they're living simply and with his great sense of humor, his stories made me smile and laugh and cry. "

" This book is hilarious. It's full of adventure and stories about a family surviving in the wilderness. A must read for any adventure lover. "

" Loved this book. It transported me to a place I wanted more of. The author is so candid with his emotions that one can feel a kinship with him. The humor is very open and belies a vulnerability many men would not share so openly. "

" Really nice story about family- and strong comment on our wierd consumer culture. Good book for boat people. "

" What happens to all those ADHD kids in school? They marry incredibly understanding women and buy their own island. They spend a year on an island with no running water, electricity, or anything that they don't manufacture themselves. I couldn't, wouldn't, or enable this. "

" So far.. reminds me of Anne Lamotte.. "

" A wonderful, fun read! Makes me want to move to an uninhabited island with my family and a pile of books! :D "

" I liked the book. I think I most admire the author for doing something daring, but more for the fact that he is completely honest about who he is, faults and all. <br/><br/>It's an easy read and at times he can be downright hilarious in his comments. "

" The author of this book is kind-of nuts. Well, he is nuts, but he is a great writer. It definitely made me think about whether or not I could live in those conditions (and stay married!) for a year. Quick read. "

" This book is hilarious. It's full of adventure and stories about a family surviving in the wilderness. A must read for any adventure lover. "

" Interesting walk through a year spent on a remote island in Northeast Candada. Good mix of humor throughout. "

" Couldn't like Daniel Hays. He didn't really live there for a year. Went into town often, it seems. He was a little self-centered, unable to be an adult, etc. to me. The idea was intriguing. "

" What happens to all those ADHD kids in school? They marry incredibly understanding women and buy their own island. They spend a year on an island with no running water, electricity, or anything that they don't manufacture themselves. I couldn't, wouldn't, or enable this. "

" a great first person account of a man and his family who move to an island for a year. that aren't exactly living off the land, but they're living simply and with his great sense of humor, his stories made me smile and laugh and cry. "

" Good book if you like the sea. A true story of how a man and his family survive for a year on an Island that he purchased. It is more like a diary than a story. But with some interesting facts. Again, some of the language is more earthy, but didn't keep me from enjoying the 'scenery'. "

" Really nice story about family- and strong comment on our wierd consumer culture. Good book for boat people. "

" Loved this book. It transported me to a place I wanted more of. The author is so candid with his emotions that one can feel a kinship with him. The humor is very open and belies a vulnerability many men would not share so openly. "