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The Way of the Hermit
- My 40 years in the Scottish Wilderness
- Narrated by: Dean Williamson
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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Could you leave behind the bustle of modern life and spend a lifetime immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, Ken Smith recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.
Seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as 'the lonely loch', where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit.
For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins in Derbyshire, to the formative years he spent travelling in the Yukon and finally how he came to be the Hermit of Loch Treig. Looking back through decades of diary entries, Ken reflects upon the reasons he turned his back on society, the vulnerability of old age and the awe and wonder of a life lived in nature. The Way of the Hermit is a humourous, transcendant and life-affirming memoir.
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- Nicola
- 07-04-24
Great fantastic story
shows if you really want to you can achieve great things. old lad does more work that most half his age
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- Carolyn J.
- 15-10-23
Simply brilliant
I listened to this in just a few days. Such a thoughtful book that was read beautifully. I'm inspired to get into nature more often & learn a few survival skills myself now. What a fascinating life Ken has had.
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- Janet
- 12-06-24
Wow
This was such a moving and humbling account of Ken's life and beautifully narrated. What a wonderful soul Ken is. Can recommend this book with no hesitation.
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- Jason B. Scott
- 08-07-23
Wow
Not what I was expecting. Very deep and moving tail, but was unusually honest. He had such an interesting life, but beyond the physicality, I particularly enjoyed his philosophical views on living in today’s world.
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- Karl w
- 28-07-23
Best book
this is one of the best books I've heard
wish it was longer very good narrative will definitely listen to it again
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- Julie Dixon
- 12-11-23
Really enjoyed.
Very inspiring listening to how one man chose how to live his life and did just that.
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- John, Cumbernauld
- 06-06-24
Laugh, cry and just be in awe of a wonderful life
A truly outstanding tale that chronicles a life filled with achievement, hardship and love. Ken and Will's beautiful storytelling made me laugh uncontrollably and cry happy tears. They have a remarkable talent for creating vivid details, whether it's a chapter dedicated to building the perfect fire or the suspense of coaching a fish onto the hook.
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- Tracey
- 10-07-23
Beautifully crafted
My review will never do this book justice. Beautifully poetic and deeply moving in places.
Timely reminder to seek out and live the life that each of us was born for, whatever and wherever that may be.
A book I’ll return to more than once.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-09-23
Quite simply, superb.
My vocabulary isn't extensive enough to do justice to this story. It's one of, if not THE best audio book that I've listen too so far. Finished it in a matter of days and will be listening to it again in the future.
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- Marilyn Mears
- 13-10-23
Loved this book
Thank you for taking the trouble to write this book, it’s enthralling, I have listened to it several times now, and each time I find something new to spark further interest, I so admire you for being totally self sufficient.
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