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

by Michael Finkel

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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 meditation on solitude, wildness and survival." --The Wall Street Journal

In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1101911530
• ISBN13: 9781101911532
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

disgusted and disappointed

This book is an ode to an extremely selfish man who steals from those with disabilties, seems to think he is clever because he gets away with his thievery for so long. A sad story, really, nothing to do with the joys of the wilderness. Very disappointed.

A very interesting and informative story!

I read the book within a couple days and was enthralled with the story. Informative about three three categories of hermits. Felt for this man and what his life turned out to be. Would recommend to anyone who might want to know something about hermits.

Story About A Man who Couldn’t Take Society

Interesting take on a homeless man who couldn’t live in the regular world.