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adventurous
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adventurous
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funny
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informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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relaxing
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I enjoyed this book tremendously. Mr. Smith's incredible life story had me hooked from the start. The writing was so amazing that while I was reading I felt like I was out in the wilderness seeing what was being described. It was a bit long winded at times but for me, that made it more endearing and allowed me to sit a bit longer in a log cabin in the wilderness! There are so many lessons to be learned in Mr. Smith's stories, I feel a second reading will teach me even more. Most importantly, to choose your dream no matter what others think or say. Anything is possible and starts with one baby step. I am so happy that Mr. Smith lives his dream and shared his life with us in these words. He is a very humble, brave man who had the courage to do it his way no matter how rough the road was. Bravo to him. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for providing this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.
Interesting story! Writing could've been improved a bit as the story didn't flow quite right.
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Ken is a very unique individual and has gone through a hell of a lot in his time and his story explains that well. Severe injuries in accidents and getting the shit kicked out of him in the street and more.
After he recovered from the beating which left him unable to walk or talk he took of to the wilds of Canada and Alaska for two long trips where he lived more or less off the land for long periods of time. When he finally returned to the UK he spent some time walking the country and unhoused. Eventually he settled in a log cabin that he built himself in a very remote part of Scotland and as far as I know he is still living there now like a modern day hermit despite being in his 70s.
That is the bare bones of his story. Of course there is a lot more to it and some of what might be interesting is left unsaid. I think some parts needed the help of a really good editor. I nearly gave up reading it more than once. I am glad I persevered though as its a good story, just with some shortcomings.
After he recovered from the beating which left him unable to walk or talk he took of to the wilds of Canada and Alaska for two long trips where he lived more or less off the land for long periods of time. When he finally returned to the UK he spent some time walking the country and unhoused. Eventually he settled in a log cabin that he built himself in a very remote part of Scotland and as far as I know he is still living there now like a modern day hermit despite being in his 70s.
That is the bare bones of his story. Of course there is a lot more to it and some of what might be interesting is left unsaid. I think some parts needed the help of a really good editor. I nearly gave up reading it more than once. I am glad I persevered though as its a good story, just with some shortcomings.
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Interesting life style choice, but I didn’t find it as compelling as this poor man’s early childhood traumas. Perhaps watching the film about him would be preferable.
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