Our nonfiction book group is open to all adults. Settle in with a good beer & prepare for some knowledge.  

Join us this week for a discussion of Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel.

In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight left his Massachusetts home, drove to Maine, and vanished into the forest, living in complete solitude for nearly thirty years until his arrest for stealing food. Surviving harsh winters in a tent, Knight relied on his intelligence and resourcefulness, devising clever methods to stay warm and nourished while discreetly taking only essential items from nearby cabins—leaving a community haunted by unsolved burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight, this compelling account explores his reasons for retreating from society, the insights he gained in isolation, and the difficulties he faced upon reentering the world. It’s a powerful story of resilience and independence that raises profound questions about solitude, belonging, and the essence of a meaningful life.

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