Gathering No Moss, Don Feeney
Gathering No Moss, Don Feeney
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Gathering No Moss

Author: Don Feeney

Narrator: Anthony Muldowney

Unabridged: 21 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/28/2023


Synopsis

Don Feeney has seen it all!
As a US diplomat, he served in embassies and consulates around the world. As an Air Force Commander, he had some daring exploits of varying levels of sanity and sophistication. He’s lived, worked, and played in more than fifty-five countries spanning six continents.
In his memoir, Gathering No Moss, Feeney recalls his four-decade trip down his life’s wild, weird, and surprising journeys. A somewhat reluctant traveler, he conveys the heavy burden of loneliness on the road while driven by the search for meaning, spirituality, and love. His life has been filled with thought-provoking questions, highly charged emotional situations, and brushes with greatness and tragedy.
He’s been an airman, an officer, an instructor, a commander, an administrator, a trainer, a consular officer, a manager, and a diplomat. He’s sold paintings on a street corner, washed dishes, worked in a paper mill, flipped hamburgers, painted houses, and tended a bar. He smoked pot, drank too much, and fell in (and out) of love (including four marriages). He went AWOL, was shot at three times, survived a brain aneurysm, and beat colon cancer.
His mantra— “The more you know, the more you don’t know sh*t” or TMYKTMYDKS—reminds us all that the human mind will never let you understand the human mind.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Denise on October 21, 2024

Excellent book with a lot of twists and turns written beautifully for the purpose of inspiration, education, and entertainment. "Gathering No Moss" stands as the memoir of an unwilling globetrotter, having witnessed and encountered a realm beyond the grasp of many. Don Feeney, once a diplomat and ai......more

Goodreads review by Jason on September 06, 2023

This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Don Feeney, a seasoned globetrotter who has explored over 100 countries and resided in nearly 20 of them. With a blend of humor, openness, and style, he recounts his tales, showcasing his fervor for immersing himself in new cultures and places.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on September 06, 2023

This book presents a remarkable memoir of a man whose experiences surpass the imagination of most. Don Feeney's life unfolds as he traverses the globe in roles ranging from diplomat to air force officer to enthusiastic traveler. Through his eyes, we witness historical moments, encounters with celebr......more

Goodreads review by Lori on September 05, 2023

Don Feeney writes in a mesmerizing style that keeps readers eyes glued to the pages, and their souls bonded with every scene in every chapter. Perhaps the fact that it covers so many thrilling, and heart-stopping real life experiences from the author himself is one of the highlights of the book. "Gat......more

Goodreads review by Russell on September 05, 2023

I adored this book! Don Feeney's life has been nothing short of extraordinary, brimming with adventure, humor, and profound insights. He invites readers on a global expedition, sharing his escapades as a diplomat, an air force officer, and an explorer. His prose is imbued with sincerity, cleverness,......more