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"A Crazy Journey" (And Finding My True Identity) is a journey of Doak Turner and his 40+ years of working in the entertainment and sports industry. Meeting and working with some of the biggest names in music and sports, actors and others building relationships in the industry, going for big dreams in life. Many dreams came true and some of the biggest did not come true on the journey. Each story has a motivational quote that goes along with the story. When a major change in life of moving from the music industry in Nashville back to North Carolina in 2017, Doak felt like he failed on his journey. He felt as if he let himself and others down as he did not write those big #1 songs and all the great things that go with having huge success in the songwriting business. With no certain direction, fortunately he read a book that taught him to realize everything on his journey is what he did, not who he really is for true identity. Doak's identity all his life to himself was based on his work and going for his dreams. It took a big change and getting away from the entertainment industry for a while to learn what is most important in life and to realize it is the journey not the destination that is most important for a happy life. 100+ stories of meeting and working on events with major artists, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, PRINCE, Run DMC, Shania Twain, MC Hammer and Tone Loc, CHICAGO, Keith Urban, Billy Corgan & "Ghesh" reunion, The CMA Awards, CMT Awards, CMA Festival, ALABAMA, Flava Flav, actors, authors, entrepreneurs and other amazing people and the story behind the stories of a kid from a small town of St. Albans, WV. The book contains stories helping others on their journey, going the extra mile, building relationships are a couple of the skills Doak learned and used over A Crazy Journey to finally finding his true identity are told in the book.

Bonus stories of A Crazy Journey with 75 short stories of meeting and working with the entertainment industry for 40+ years

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-Doak

A Crazy Journey

A Crazy Journey

& Finally Learning My True Identity

Trisha, Garth & Doak

Trisha, Garth & Doak

@ John Berry fundraiser at City Winery in Nashville

Doak & Emmylou Harris

Doak & Emmylou Harris

After an interview at Summer NAMM, Nashville

Bill Anderson & Doak

Bill Anderson & Doak

At interview for “Whisperin" Bill Anderson's book

Doak & John McCuen

Doak & John McCuen

Of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -interview @ BMI Nashville

Doak & Steve Wariner

Doak & Steve Wariner

Musician’s Hall of Fame event in Nashville

Doak & Tanya Tucker

Doak & Tanya Tucker

CMA after-party event hosted by Big Machine Records

Doak & Jerry West

Doak & Jerry West

Outside Staples Center. One of my first meetings and autographs in Charleston

Dailey, Doak & Vincent

Dailey, Doak & Vincent

Backstage party @ Grand ‘Ol Opry for album release party

Doak & Rev. Bobby Jones

Doak & Rev. Bobby Jones

@ Summer NAMM

Doak & Manuel

Doak & Manuel

Famed tailor of the stars @ Johnny Cash's Farm

Kamaal, Divinity-Roxx & Doak

Kamaal, Divinity-Roxx & Doak

Kamaal - original bassist; Arrested Development & Divinity Roxx - bassist; Beyoncé

Geoff Emerick and Doak

Geoff Emerick and Doak

Engineer on Beatles albums & author - Winter NAMM

Doak & John Kapelos

Doak & John Kapelos

The janitor, Carl Reid in The Breakfast Club

Doak Turner & Pat Boone

Doak Turner & Pat Boone

After an interview in Nashville

Doak and Chester Thompson

Doak and Chester Thompson

Chester played drums for Frank Zappa, Santana, The Bee Gees & more @ Chester’s bday party - Nashville.

Doak & Doctor John

Doak & Doctor John

@ Winter NAMM

Steven McClintock, Tiffany & Doak

Steven McClintock, Tiffany & Doak

@ Tiffany's studio

Doak & Dave Stewart

Doak & Dave Stewart

of Eurythmics at Dave’s book signing Two Old Hippies in Nashville.

Nikita Koloff, Doak & Robby

Nikita Koloff, Doak & Robby

@ Taping of “Time To Man Up” Podcast

Doak & Chris Collinsworth

Doak & Chris Collinsworth

@ his son, Jac’s high school graduation party at his home

Doak & Vail Johnson

Doak & Vail Johnson

Bass player Kenny G @ LAKEAROSA

Tom Sabella, Doak,

Tom Sabella, Doak,

Vail Johnson & Bob Bender

Bobby Bonds

Bobby Bonds

@ #1 party for “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” at BMI

Alan Parsons & Doak

Alan Parsons & Doak

@ Ocean Way Studios in Nashville

Doak & Tom Johnston

Doak & Tom Johnston

of The Doobie Brothers at Tin Pan South in Nashville

Sir Paul McCartney at Bonnaroo

Sir Paul McCartney at Bonnaroo

Doak is late end 4th row on the left as Doak assisted with the event

Doak Turner & The Outlaws

Doak Turner & The Outlaws

In Rock Hill, SC

Josh Saviano & Doak Turner

Josh Saviano & Doak Turner

Played Paul Pfeifer in the Wonder Years - Breakfast in Nashville

Doak & Michael McDonald

Doak & Michael McDonald

w/Kathy Fallin In Rock Hill, SC

Shaun Murphy, Doak & Kathy Fallin

Shaun Murphy, Doak & Kathy Fallin

Shaun toured since 70’s w/ Bob Seger & Silver Bullet Band, member of Little Feat - Nashville for album release party

Doak & Lamont Dozier

Doak & Lamont Dozier

After an interview in a Nashville studio

Doak & Don McClean

Doak & Don McClean

After a Nashville interview

Bill Anderson & Doak

Bill Anderson & Doak

w/Kathy Fallin in Shelby, NC

Doak & Joe Chrest Jr.

Doak & Joe Chrest Jr.

of “Stranger Things”, Erin Brockovich... Both inducted in Albans High School Hall of Fame, WV 2018

Doak & Jock Bartley

Doak & Jock Bartley

of FIREFALL w/ Kathy Fallin

Doak & “Huggy” Jermaine Hopkins

Doak & “Huggy” Jermaine Hopkins

In “Lean On Me” @ Tathwell Printing, Charlotte

Doak, Gunnar Nelson & Gary Talley

Doak, Gunnar Nelson & Gary Talley

All lived @ 701 Brook Hollow Road, Nashville

In the tapestry of Doak’s “Crazy Journey,” every thread represents a choice made, a lesson learned, and a memory cherished. Through the highs and lows, Doak illustrates and shows how he discovered that life's unpredictability is what makes it truly beautiful. Embracing the chaos and finding purpose within it is, in fact, one of the greatest adventures. “My Crazy Journey” is the story of resilience, growth, and the relentless pursuit of a meaningful life.

Chad Jeffers, author/musician (Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins)

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