A Goodreads user asked this question about The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit:
Haven't read this but not likely to. The mere fact that he stole from people that worked hard for what they had...the fact that for 27 years this community in Maine lived in fear because of these unsolved burglaries that he committed is beyond shameful. He didn't live off the grid. He lived off of other people who worked for a living. "He survived by his wits and courage" ?? No. I don't think so.
Roe I agree with C Savage above.
Sounds to me like he should be in jail.
I've taken this book off my "want to read" list and placed it on my "wouldn't read…more
I agree with C Savage above.
Sounds to me like he should be in jail.
I've taken this book off my "want to read" list and placed it on my "wouldn't read if you paid me" list.
It infuriates me that criminals like him rob people like me to survive. "Survived by his wits and courage?" are you kidding me? Courage? Cowardice is more like it. (less)
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