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The Way of the Hermit: My 40 years in the Scottish wilderness
by Will Millard, Ken Smith
You’ll read about 78-year-old Ken Smith, the Hermit of Trieg, and his 40-year life off-grid in Scotland.
I was curious to discover if Ken chose this life or if it was chosen for him. I wanted to see what modern technology he relied on as he lived off the land and wanted to understand a little about how Ken spent his day.
This book is mostly written in Ken’s voice, sprinkled with his inspirational time in Canada and Alaska before seeking solitude, anecdotes about living alongside and his reliance on nature, and reports of his self-sustaining life.
I loved his attitude about the word ‘can’t’ and how it means that when one door closes it’s simply a conduit to another door opening. I could also understand what he meant when he said, “It’s just that I prefer to meet people on my terms, or rather, I like to be in control of my own day.” I’m much the same way. His aspirations of living to 102 “outside the conventions of mainstream society” are perhaps more admirable than achievable considering how his health is deteriorating.
I much more preferred the writing style of ‘Outsider’ by Brian Popplewell, also featuring the life of a local who chose solitude in the forest.
Regardless, I’m in awe of someone who can live like this. I don’t think I could.
I was gifted this book by Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to providing a review.
I was curious to discover if Ken chose this life or if it was chosen for him. I wanted to see what modern technology he relied on as he lived off the land and wanted to understand a little about how Ken spent his day.
This book is mostly written in Ken’s voice, sprinkled with his inspirational time in Canada and Alaska before seeking solitude, anecdotes about living alongside and his reliance on nature, and reports of his self-sustaining life.
I loved his attitude about the word ‘can’t’ and how it means that when one door closes it’s simply a conduit to another door opening. I could also understand what he meant when he said, “It’s just that I prefer to meet people on my terms, or rather, I like to be in control of my own day.” I’m much the same way. His aspirations of living to 102 “outside the conventions of mainstream society” are perhaps more admirable than achievable considering how his health is deteriorating.
I much more preferred the writing style of ‘Outsider’ by Brian Popplewell, also featuring the life of a local who chose solitude in the forest.
Regardless, I’m in awe of someone who can live like this. I don’t think I could.
I was gifted this book by Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to providing a review.