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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit

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Mark Bramhall

6 Hours 19 Minutes

Random House (Audio)

March 2017

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Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.

A New York Times bestseller

In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.

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  • Maureen L.

    I liked this book because it is a true story. To know someone actually did this is pretty amazing. Well written and narrator is good

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  • Denise M.

    I can't imagine actually living a solitary life, even though the thought crosses my mind.

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  • CECILIA G.

    great narration

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  • Emily S.

    I loved this book!

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  • Joan J.

    Fascinating book.

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  • Joseph G

    This is a very interesting story, I hope this book becomes a movie some day. I like how the author gave other books to read about hermits at the end. I highly recommend this book.

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  • fred C

    Great Book that makes you examine what's inside you.

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  • Kate T

    Didn't realize that I'd be receiving an intellectual barrage of what a hermit may or may not be. However, if you remove that and listen to Chris' story, it is a good "read". It's good to understand that some people just want to keep to themselves and that's ok.

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  • Joan Morabito

    Excellent book. Great story told with great detail. Makes me appreciate the people in my life that do not necessarily follow the norm. They are not, and Chris wasn't , any less because they want to live a different life than most. Was truly saddened to hear about how sad and frustrated this kind soul was when he was forced to live "typically" in our society

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