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The Stranger in the Woods

the Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
Mar 05, 2019PimaLib_SamR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book captures the life of Christopher Knight who went into the Maine woods at the age of 20, only to come out again 27 years later. During those years he had no real human interaction. The story is fascinating and begins like a good mystery, drawing the reader in until one can’t put it down. Finkel tracks Knight’s re-entry into society which is at times empathetic and at times hostile to his plight. The author suggests that there are three categories of hermits which he describes, and he delves into some of the current research on them. As bit of a loner myself (although not 27 years’ worth), I found this book compelling.