The Stranger in the Woods
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The Stranger in the Woods
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Narrated by:
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John Chancer
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By:
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Michael Finkel
About this listen
In 1986, 20-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.
©2017 Michael Finkel (P)2018 Audible, LtdCritic Reviews
"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)
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- Anonymous User
- 23-04-2023
I listened to it all in 2 days
Usually I only listen in the car and a book like this takes a few weeks to get through. This one I sat and listened intently with few pauses.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Andrew
- 05-11-2024
Brilliant and thought-provoking
Just a thoroughly engaging talk of the author's encounter with a very unique person.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Phil
- 13-10-2019
Not bad but didn't really go anywhere
wanted to know experiences of living so isolated but wasn't forthcoming. narrator was good though
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