The stranger in the woods a meditation on solitude wildness and survival wall street journal

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The extraordinary story of a young man who chose to live in total isolation in the woods of Maine for 27 years



*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 man's attempt to escape life's distractions and look inwards, to find meaning not by doing, but by being'
Martin Sixsmith, bestselling author of Philomena and Ayesha's 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.

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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 fo Direct beschikbaar .. MEER INFO

The Stranger in the Woods

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A national geographic best book of the year national bestsellermany 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 Op voorraad. Voor 23:59 uur besteld, zaterdag in huis .. MEER INFO

The Stranger in the Woods

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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 s Direct beschikbaar .. MEER INFO

Taal: en

Bindwijze: Paperback

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 17 mei 2018

Aantal pagina's: 224

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: Michael Finkel

Tweede Auteur: Michael Finkel

Hoofduitgeverij: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Primaire Productiemaatschappij: Simon & Schuster

Product breedte: 130 mm

Product hoogte: 16 mm

Product lengte: 198 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 130 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 15 mm

Verpakking lengte: 197 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 162 g

EAN: 9781471151989

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