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.
Marty Fried I agree about the stealing - and I disagree with the author about "not harming anyone", and who's to decide what has great monetary value? A lot of pe…moreI agree about the stealing - and I disagree with the author about "not harming anyone", and who's to decide what has great monetary value? A lot of people in Maine are not very rich, and the theft of an expensive sleeping bag alone can be devastating, and possibly physically harmful if it's needed when cold. What right does anyone have to decide what's valuable to a stranger?(less)
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