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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
The Stranger in the Woods The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
Author: Michael Finkel
Many people dream of escaping modern life. Most will never act on it - but in 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight did just that when he left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not have a conversation with another person for the next twenty-seven years. — Drawing on extensive interviews with Kn...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781101911532
ISBN-10: 1101911530
Publication Date: 1/30/2018
Pages: 224
Edition: Reprint
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3.8 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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This true story is mesmerizing. The Stranger in the Woods is about a man who truly wants to be alone - all of the time - and is uncomfortable with other people near him, including his family. His story is told by the author who came to know him, visited him, and felt compelled to explain to others that there are people in the world who are like this - and that we must learn to respect their need to be solitary. The Stranger's story is heart-wrenching and a must-read.


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