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What drives a man to spend 26 years performing night after night? To persevere through a stifling tour bus, bad food, strange women, flared tempers, a plane nearly blown from the sky? Just how did that troubled military brat with a dream claw his way from dirt-floor dive-bar shows to the world's biggest stages? Aviator, author, and Country Music Hall of Fame drummer Mark Herndon lived that dream with one of the most popular and celebrated bands of all time. He learned some hard lessons about people and life, the music industry, the accolades and awards, how easy it is to lose it all . . . and how hard it is to survive, to embrace sobriety, to live even one more day. Herndon's poignant memoir offers a tale at once cautionary and inspirational, delightful and heartbreaking, funny yet deeply personal. From innocence to rebellion to acceptance, can a man still flourish when the spotlight dims? Are true forgiveness, redemption, and serenity even possible when the powerful say everything you achieved somehow doesn't even count? That you're not who you and everyone who matters thought you were? Mark Herndon refuses to slow down. So look back, look ahead, and join him on the trip. He's taking The High Road.

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Thank you, Mark, for writing this book. You've provided me with much joy of my own past, and provided me vision for the future. I'd like to note that although Mark was not treated as well as he should have been by the band, the story ends with a very positive note. ... and Mark does thank Randy, Teddy, and Jeff in the Acknowledgements section. I'd love to see this book made into a movie... Wow. Get this book!!! You will be glad you did! --Fred, Fan This book takes you behind the scenes of one of America's groundbreaking country bands. A series of short, captivating stories. I couldn't put this book down! Would definitely recommend even though Mark's truth puts somewhat of a damper on all my great memories of going up listening to this band, going to the June Jam and Christmas parties year after year, to their Myrtle Beach theatre, etc. --Staphanie, Longtime Fan A huge ALABAMA fan and this book helped me understand Mark. I truly enjoyed reading it and gaining a little insight into what makes him tick. --Pam Baier, A Fan As many of you who are fans of Mark and the group Alabama would expect, this is a special insight into life on the road with the band from the early years right up to the Farewell Tour, but this book is much, much more... --John C, Fan

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