The Boy Who Talked to Dogs
A Memoir
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Narrated by:
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Aaron Abano
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By:
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Martin McKenna
About this listen
When Martin McKenna was growing up in Garryowen, Ireland, in the 1970s, he felt the whole world knew him as just "that stupid boy". Badly misunderstood by his family and teachers, Martin escaped from endless bullying by running away from home and eventually adopting or being adopted by six street dogs. Camping out in barns, escaping from farmers, and learning to fend for himself by caring for his new friends, Martin discovered a different kind of language, strict laws of behavior, and strange customs that defined the world of dogs. More importantly, his canine companions helped him understand the vital importance of family, courage, and self-respect and that he wasn’t stupid after all. Their lessons helped Martin make a name for himself as the "Dog Man" in Australia, where he now lives and dispenses his hard-earned wisdom to dog owners who are sometimes baffled by what their four-legged friends are trying to tell them.
An emotional and poignant story seasoned with plenty of Frank McCourt style humor, The Boy Who Talked to Dogs is an inspiration to anyone who’s ever been told he or she won’t amount to anything. It’s also a unique, fascinating look into canine behavior. In these pages, Martin shows how modern life has conditioned dogs to act around humans, in some ways helpful, but in other ways unnatural to their true instincts, and how he has benefited enormously from learning to talk dog.
©2014 Martin McKenna (P)2014 Audible Inc.What listeners say about The Boy Who Talked to Dogs
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- Lynnette
- 03-03-2022
Very refreshing, funny and sad
I feel so naïve……… so many Irish stories of life as a child are unbelievable and I have accepted the Irish are very tough and flexible. This memoir I assume is all true. Great narration and wonderful voices. A fantastic insight into the canine world that really makes me think about my own many dogs through the years.
Take the plunge and make the read, you will be wealthier for the choice.
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- Jenn Clark
- 11-03-2022
Loved this book even learnt a few tricks!
It’s truely amazing what animals can teach us I see it daily with our son who has ASD and ADHD the way dogs in particular can calm him and read the human is very amazing, I have actually started playing the invisible game with our dog and the move calm down it’s all ok actually works! No more jumping! I know this book is more than dog behaviour and I loved every moment of it but the power struggle was 100% real. I contacted with the book on so many levels i absolutely loved it I’m so glad this story was shared!!
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- Su G.
- 29-04-2022
Absolutely Brilliant
What a great book so easy to understand and enjoy. Would highly recommend this to anyone who loves dogs
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- Anonymous User
- 16-05-2022
insight into dog behaviour
The story really didn't grab me but I loved his insights into dog behaviour.
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- Sufiyo
- 02-04-2024
Perfect performance providing profound experience!
The best narration ever! So expressive and convincing it felt like watching a play that I didn't want to look away from. Riveting and torturous at times, I felt all the pain as it was so eloquently and viscerally described, Thoroughly moving memoir I'm so very grateful to have come across!
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- Anonymous User
- 16-02-2024
what's not to love
An interesting story about one boys struggle in hard circumstances. As someone who loves teenagers and has worked with vulnerable teenagers as a teacher AND someone who loves dogs, this story has it all. A young person learning to live and face big challenges in life, and who learns on his own terms and then gets through it all to prosper. I really enjoyed this book.
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- Goddessmmoon
- 23-10-2022
fantastic story
absolutely loved this book. both authentic and reader did a wonderful job. couldn't put it down. would love to know if there will be a book 2. if you own a dog or know one or just like them. this is the book for you!
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- Anonymous User
- 19-04-2024
Excellent Life Philosophy
A novel for all ages with life values arrived at through the hardship of life, ADHD and bullying. The narrator speaks clearly however he could practise keeping the volume of his voice up when depicting a whisper (like Stephen Fry does with excellence) so that the listener doesn't have to raise the volume.
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- Barbara L
- 15-02-2023
Loved this story
Rather comical enjoyable story but sad also.I could identify with the abuse of teasing as many readers will also.There is course language but not excessive.I particularly loved the exceptional expressive voice of Aaron Abano narration.This is an included book so thank you to Audible
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- Linda Mckenzie
- 18-10-2024
The power of the human Spirit
Every chapter of this book held me spellbound. I was drawn into the authors’ difficult experience of his boyhood by his honesty, unfailing courage, humour and touching vulnerability. The personal and general lack of understanding of his condition, contributed to the abusive treatment and the subsequent challenges that he faced. An exceptional mother, and a pack of errant dogs, bring love, learning and hope to this misunderstood boy. An excellent read.
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