The Stranger in the Woods
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The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
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 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.
Michael Finkel is a journalist and novelist. The New York Times, Rolling Stone, National Geographic, Esquire, GQ, The Atlantic, and Vanity Fair have all published his work. Real Story, his debut book, was made into a film directed by Brad Pitt and starring James Franco and Jonah Hill.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781101911532 |
| ISBN 10 | 1101911530 |
| Title | The Stranger in the Woods |
| Author | Michael Finkel |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2018-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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