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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5 stars for me. I am always game for a good tale of escaping modern life for a cabin in the woods, and this book delivered on that. But this book has some of the worst dialogue ever. So forced and unnatural--yikes. Especially in the second half it when she has a gentleman friend frequently coming to visit.
Can’t believe I never heard of this book before, given my profession and interests. Can’t wait to read the rest.
A seminal memoir, this account is set in the 60's, when Anne LaBastille took herself into the Adirondacks to start a life on her own terms. Recovering from a painful divorce, she buys a remote chunk of land and builds her own cabin. A graceful writer with an interesting story, this is the first of a series of installations.
I’m ready to buy a plot of land and build a cabin in some remote wilderness. The way in which Anne writes about her experiences is so beautiful and candid. I think this book is truly a transformative piece of non fiction.
medium-paced
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was sooooooo irritating. But the story is great. Also her ex husband is a creep who needs to be in jail
If you can find a used copy of the edition from the early 70s, the cover is awesome.
A thoroughly enjoyable read! I saw many parallels to Richard Proenneke ("Alone in the Wilderness" - highly recommend to fans of this genre). Both books take place in the same time period, although in different locations. I am now interested in paying a visit to the Adirondacks after reading this.
I love stories of people following their dreams of living off the grid and being closer to nature. Reading books of this genre helps me more deeply appreciate the rural 'feel' of the area in which I live (it's hard to classify it as truly rural when we are so close to a metropolis), in great contrast to the large city in which I work. (No more living in the "concrete jungle" for me, thank you!) I do feel fortunate to have a home to escape to that isn't quite so laden with urban difficulties, and I admire those who make a clean break from all of it.
I love stories of people following their dreams of living off the grid and being closer to nature. Reading books of this genre helps me more deeply appreciate the rural 'feel' of the area in which I live (it's hard to classify it as truly rural when we are so close to a metropolis), in great contrast to the large city in which I work. (No more living in the "concrete jungle" for me, thank you!) I do feel fortunate to have a home to escape to that isn't quite so laden with urban difficulties, and I admire those who make a clean break from all of it.