The Stranger in the Woods: 'A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival' Wal

Description: The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description *THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* Could you leave behind all that you know and live in solitude for three decades? This is the extraordinary story of the last true hermit - Christopher Knight. This was a breath-taking book to read and many weeks later I am still thinking about the implications for our society and - by extension - for my own life Sebastian Junger, bestselling author of The Perfect Storm A wry meditation on one mans attempt to escape lifes distractions and look inwards, to find meaning not by doing, but by beingMartin Sixsmith, bestselling author of Philomena and Ayeshas Gift Not all heroes wear capes. My latest one is a man called Christopher Knight – a silent idol for anyone who has felt the urge to just sack it all off and live the life of a hermit Lucy Mangan, Stylist An extraordinary story about solitude, community, identity and freedom Guardian A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival. It is also, unexpectedly, a tribute to the joys of reading The Wall Street Journal In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not speak to another human being until three decades later when he was arrested for stealing food. Christopher survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store food and water in order to avoid freezing to death in his tent during the harsh Maine winters. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothes, reading material and other provisions, taking only what he needed. In the process, he unwittingly terrified a community unable to solve the mysterious burglaries. Myths abounded amongst the locals eager to find this legendary hermit. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life and the challenges he faced returning to the world. The Stranger in the Woods is a riveting story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude and what makes for a good life.Above all, this is a deeply moving portrait of a man determined to live life his own way. Notes Christopher Knights three decades of hermitage and human silence in the woods of Maine, broken when he was arrested for stealing food, are told in this separation of the facts from the myths, informed by extensive interviews with Knight himself. Author Biography Michael Finkel is the author of The Stranger in the Woods, an international bestseller, and True Story, which was adapted into a 2015 major motion picture starring James Franco and Jonah Hill. He has reported from more than 50 countries and written for National Geographic, GQ, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. His work has been anthologized in The Best American Sportswriting, The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The Best American Travel Writing, and The Best American Non-Required Reading. He lives with his family in western Montana and southern France. Details ISBN1471151980 ISBN-10 1471151980 ISBN-13 9781471151989 Format Paperback Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-05-17 Author Michael Finkel Pages 224 Language English Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 974.122043092 Media Book Subtitle A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival Wall Street Journal Short Title The Stranger in the Woods UK Release Date 2018-05-17 NZ Release Date 2018-05-17 Illustrations b + w map and sketch of camp site AU Release Date 2018-05-31 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160747559;

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