# Belonging: Natural Histories of Place, Identity and Home — Audiobook

Natural Histories Place: Belonging is Amanda Thomson’s audiobook memoir about family, identity, nature and the making of a home. Its focus on Scotland’s northern landscapes and the Abernethy Scots pinewoods may appeal to listeners seeking reflective nature writing rather than a practical botany guide.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 3.99 GBP
- Previous price: 12.94 GBP
- Discount: 69%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:37:55.726Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 25

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## At a glance

- A personal memoir connecting family, identity, place and nature.
- Centres on northern Scotland and the Scots pinewoods of Abernethy.
- The listing describes artwork and photography as part of the book, though this audiobook format is audio.

## Pros

- The unabridged audio edition offers a defined listening commitment of 7 hours and 37 minutes.
- Its combination of personal memoir and attention to Scottish landscapes gives it a more reflective focus than a reference-led nature title.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 7 hours and 37 minutes
- Language: English
- Author: Amanda Thomson
- Narrator: Lois Chimimba
- Publisher: Canongate Books
- Publication date: 8 Aug. 2022

## Before you buy

- The description mentions artwork and photography, but this is an audiobook listing, so those visual elements are not conveyed through audio.

## A good fit for

- Listeners interested in personal memoir, nature writing and the relationship between place and identity.
- Those looking for reflective writing about Scotland’s landscapes and home.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a visual edition to view the described artwork and photography.
- Listeners wanting a field guide or technical botany instruction.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with the largest share in the five-star category and another substantial share in four stars, but some ratings are at the low end. This suggests a generally favourable reception alongside differing responses. Ratings alone do not explain what listeners liked or disliked, so they cannot establish whether its reflective memoir style will suit an individual buyer.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Belonging about?
The listing presents it as Amanda Thomson’s personal memoir exploring family, identity, nature and the meaning of home, with particular attention to Scotland’s northern landscapes.
### Who narrates the audiobook?
The listed narrator is Lois Chimimba.
### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 37 minutes.
### Is this a visual edition?
It is listed as an unabridged audiobook. Although the description mentions artwork and photography, those visuals are not part of the audio experience.

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