Synopsis
Dildo and the Whale: a Tale of Change on the Atlantic Shore by Jeff Peddle is the unforgettable story of how whales and one little town with a big name helped Newfoundland find itself again.
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A Tale of Change on the Atlantic Shore
Once hunted. Now hailed.
Dildo and the Whale: a Tale of Change on the Atlantic Shore by Jeff Peddle is the unforgettable story of how whales and one little town with a big name helped Newfoundland find itself again.
Set in the heart of outport Newfoundland, Dildo and the Whale dives deep into a world where boiling blubber was once a way of life, and now, boatloads of tourists gather to cheer on the same creatures. From whale bones lining driveways to breaching giants off brewery patios, this book tells the tale of grit, reinvention, and the salty kind of magic only Newfoundland can offer.
With humour, history, and a whale-sized dose of heart, author Jeff Peddle takes you on a journey through Dildo’s past and present, where icebergs drift, puffins tumble, and the whales always come back.
Whether you’ve stood on a tour boat in Witless Bay or just always wanted to know if Dildo is a real place (it is; and you’ll love it), this is the book that will make you laugh, tear up, and fall in love with the Rock all over again.
Come for the name. Stay for the story.
Welcome to Dildo.
About the Author
Jeff Peddle was born and raised in Newfoundland, where the sea shaped his soul and stories came with every tide. A former bouncer on George Street and a lifelong Rum collector & former politician & Storyteller of local legends, Jeff is known for capturing the humour, grit, and history of outport life like no one else.Jeff is the author of many books including: Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me, Rum 101 for Dummies Like Me Volume 2, Masks, Music & Mischief: The Global Tale of Mummering, and When America Landed-a compelling look at the U.S. military's impact on Newfoundland during World War II. In Dildo and the Whale, Jeff blends his passion for storytelling, rum, and real Newfoundland culture into a heartfelt tribute to a place and people who continue to evolve with the sea.Today, Jeff continues to write, consult, travel, and raise a glass to the Rock that raised him.
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